The looming prospect of immigration raids is creating anxiety in industries like construction and agriculture that depend on immigrant labor. Leaders in these sectors report disruptions as workers are refusing to show up out of fear. The Trump administration's tough stance on illegal immigration is intended to prioritize American jobs and wages, even at the expense of traditional business support. Critics warn this may lead to labor shortages in sectors that typically employ immigrants, raising concerns about productivity and economic impact.
Rumors of raids are having more impact at this point than raids themselves, said Brian Turmail, vice president of public affairs and workforce for the Associated General Contractors of America.
It's a question of, where are we being prioritized in the immigration crackdown, said one of the agriculture industry group leaders. I think there's a lot of uncertainty.
Americans overwhelmingly voted for decisive action on the border and those here illegally, said Chris LaCivita. No amount of lobbying from certain business sectors will change what the new GOP and President Trump are determined to implement.
Republicans are making a big switch, a lot of them. They're recognizing that the American worker is not happy, and they're justified in not being happy.
Collection
[
|
...
]