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Trump's Immigration Policies Threaten Jobs and Tourism

8/11/2025

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The Trump administration's immigration policies are shaking the foundations of the U.S. labor force and tourism, with Nevada's Las Vegas experiencing an alarming 11.3% drop in visitors. Massachusetts stands on the brink of losing 148,000 jobs, as immigrants—who constitute nearly 20% of the workforce—grapple with job insecurity and the looming threat of deportation.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's immigration policies are shaking the foundations of the U.S. labor force and tourism, with Nevada's Las Vegas experiencing an alarming 11.3% drop in visitors. Massachusetts stands on the brink of losing 148,000 jobs, as immigrants—who constitute nearly 20% of the workforce—grapple with job insecurity and the looming threat of deportation.