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Trump Administration Claims Job Growth Favors U.S.-Born Workers

12/24/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration says all net job creation benefited U.S.-born workers, citing federal data.
Economists such as Jed Kolko say Census population estimates create a statistical artifact that inflates native-born employment.
BLS data show native-born employment rose while foreign-born employment declined.
Experts say unemployment rates provide a clearer picture, with native-born unemployment at 4.3% in November.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration says all net job creation benefited U.S.-born workers, citing federal data.
Economists such as Jed Kolko say Census population estimates create a statistical artifact that inflates native-born employment.
BLS data show native-born employment rose while foreign-born employment declined.
Experts say unemployment rates provide a clearer picture, with native-born unemployment at 4.3% in November.