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Trump's Immigration Policies Strain Construction Industry, Hurt GOP

2/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement harms the construction industry by scaring workers and raising costs.
Construction executives say they have met with White House officials and Congress to discuss these issues.
They say Republican support among Hispanic voters is declining because of these policies.
Rep. Monica De La Cruz is advocating a new visa program for construction workers to address labor shortages and maintain border security.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement harms the construction industry by scaring workers and raising costs.
Construction executives say they have met with White House officials and Congress to discuss these issues.
They say Republican support among Hispanic voters is declining because of these policies.
Rep. Monica De La Cruz is advocating a new visa program for construction workers to address labor shortages and maintain border security.