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Trump's Immigration Policies Threaten U.S. Economic Growth

7/7/2025

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President Trump's immigration policies are tightening the grip on foreign-born workers in the U.S., stirring worries about economic vitality. While job numbers rise, the foreign labor force has dwindled for three consecutive months. Economists caution that this decline could hinder GDP growth, especially in industries like agriculture and hospitality that depend heavily on immigrant labor. Meanwhile, Trump's recent shift towards a gentler approach on deportations has ignited discontent among his supporters.

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President Trump's immigration policies are tightening the grip on foreign-born workers in the U.S., stirring worries about economic vitality. While job numbers rise, the foreign labor force has dwindled for three consecutive months. Economists caution that this decline could hinder GDP growth, especially in industries like agriculture and hospitality that depend heavily on immigrant labor. Meanwhile, Trump's recent shift towards a gentler approach on deportations has ignited discontent among his supporters.