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Labor Shortages Loom as Trump Policies Threaten Agriculture

10/13/2025

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The U.S. Department of Labor warns that Trump administration's immigration policies could cause labor shortages in agriculture.
The policies risk a food supply disruption and higher prices.
A recent filing notes that near cessation of undocumented workers could trigger a supply shock.
The filing estimates a 10% drop in the agricultural workforce could cause a 4.2% production decline.
Critics argue easing H-2A visa regulations could undermine American jobs and wages.

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The U.S. Department of Labor warns that Trump administration's immigration policies could cause labor shortages in agriculture.
The policies risk a food supply disruption and higher prices.
A recent filing notes that near cessation of undocumented workers could trigger a supply shock.
The filing estimates a 10% drop in the agricultural workforce could cause a 4.2% production decline.
Critics argue easing H-2A visa regulations could undermine American jobs and wages.