Immigration crackdown could slow U.S. growth for decades
Trump’s immigration crackdown is tied to a slowing U.S. population gain, with economists noting weaker labor-force growth and job gains that could translate into long-run productivity drag. Federal Reserve analysis shows breakeven job gains near zero, while Yale Budget Lab projects up to 4.6 million fewer working-age people by 2033 and productivity losses of about 0.25%–0.44% by 2052; state data also link slower population growth to more sluggish employment, though the current labor market isn’t deemed weak yet.