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.< a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/us-born-unemployment-rate-rose-after-trump-reduced-immigration-data-shows/articleshow/126503652.cms">READ MORE