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Trump's Policies May Slash Migration, Hurt Economy

7/19/2025

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The U.S. is bracing for a potential migration decline of 525,000 to 115,000 this year, a direct consequence of President Trump's immigration policies. Experts caution that this shift could slash GDP by up to 1%, leaving agriculture and construction grappling with labor shortages, driving up prices, and threatening the survival of small businesses.

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Story summary

The U.S. is bracing for a potential migration decline of 525,000 to 115,000 this year, a direct consequence of President Trump's immigration policies. Experts caution that this shift could slash GDP by up to 1%, leaving agriculture and construction grappling with labor shortages, driving up prices, and threatening the survival of small businesses.