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US-born unemployment rate rose after Trump reduced immigration, data shows

Contrary to claims that reducing foreign-born workers would boost US employment, 2025 data reveals a sharp decline in immigrant labour led to increased unemployment and lower participation for US-born workers. Economists explain this outcome by highlighting immigrants' contributions to demand and job creation, refuting the 'lump of labour fallacy' and suggesting immigration restrictions hinder economic growth.

14 Jan 2026 1:00 am