Migrant crackdown risks choking off critical supply of US workers
Published: 6/26/2025

Trump's immigration crackdown is impacting US businesses, with companies like Total Quality facing worker shortages due to policies targeting immigrants. Nearly 1 in 5 US workers was an immigrant last year, highlighting the economy's dependency. The crackdown may lead to workforce shortages, inflation, and economic stagnation, similar to Japan's experience, as firms struggle to find workers and face higher recruitment costs.