Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Shrinks Foreign-Born Workforce Amid Job Market Strain

Foreign-born workers, a critical component of the U.S. labor force, are exiting the workforce at an accelerating pace. For the third consecutive month, their numbers declined despite the economy adding 147,000 jobs in June. This trend coincides with President Trump's proposed $150 billion immigration bill, which allocates substantial funding for border enforcement, deportations, and detention facilities.

The WHITE House remains unfazed, with economic advisers suggesting native-born workers—particularly unemployed youth—could fill the gap. "There's plenty of labor supply waiting to be brought in by the right incentives," said Stephen Miran, Chair of Trump's Council of Economic Advisers, citing proposed tax cuts and Medicaid reforms as potential catalysts.

Economists outside the administration express skepticism. "If the job market slows, we should expect..." noted Daniel Zhao of Glassdoor, leaving the implication hanging. The tension between restrictive immigration policies and labor demand creates a precarious equilibrium for industries reliant on foreign-born talent.