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.

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.