Trump's Mass Deportation Plan: Military Involvement and Economic Impact

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President-elect Donald Trump's plans for mass deportations could significantly impact industries with high shares of immigrant workers, such as construction, agriculture, and hospitality. These sectors rely heavily on non-US citizen labor, with construction having the highest share at 21.5%. The potential deportations could exacerbate labor shortages and increase costs in these industries. While the full scope of the deportations is unclear, Trump's administration selections suggest widespread actions, raising concerns about economic and community impacts.
- Trump said he'd use the military for mass deportations. Here are the industries with the most immigrant workers. Business Insider
- What will be the US military's role in Trump's mass deportation plan? ABC News
- Trump's immigrant deportation plan hinges on a 226-year-old law last used during World War 2 The Economic Times
- Trump’s threats of mass deportations lead to hard discussions for families NPR
- Trump’s immigration grand strategy casts wide net The Hill
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