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Trump immigration crackdown backfires as jobs shrink even for Americans in affected sectors
Economy
Published on 5 May 2026
Even US born workers lost jobs
A new study finds Trump’s immigration crackdown harmed employment rather than boosting it. Industries targeted by stricter enforcement saw fewer undocumented workers, but overall labor demand also weakened, leading to job losses for some US-born workers as well. The research suggests the policy did not generate new opportunities for Americans, instead reducing hiring across affected sectors.
- Research links stricter enforcement to fewer jobs in targeted industries
- Undocumented worker numbers fell as expected
- Some US-born workers also saw job losses
- Overall labor demand appears to have weakened
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