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Trump's Immigration Policies Threaten 15 Million Jobs, Economic Growth

10/19/2025

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President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have slowed U.S. hiring to 29,000 jobs monthly from June to August, down from 400,000 during the pandemic boom.
A study projects these policies could trim the workforce by 15 million over the next decade due to deportations and visa restrictions.
Farmers and businesses face labor shortages that threaten food production and economic growth, while experts warn higher prices and reduced living standards could follow.

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President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have slowed U.S. hiring to 29,000 jobs monthly from June to August, down from 400,000 during the pandemic boom.
A study projects these policies could trim the workforce by 15 million over the next decade due to deportations and visa restrictions.
Farmers and businesses face labor shortages that threaten food production and economic growth, while experts warn higher prices and reduced living standards could follow.