1.2 million immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows
Experts say President Trump’s stepped-up immigration policies have had an impact on the nation’s labor force.
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8 sources1.2 million immigrants are gone from the U.S. labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows
Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Bangor Daily News, Seattle Times
Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe
1.2 million immigrants gone from the U.S. labor force, preliminary data shows
More Than 1.2 Million Immigrants Disappeared From The Labor Force Since Trump Took Office, Report Claims
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More than 1.2 million immigrants left U.S. labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows
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1.2M immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows