Reduction in Immigrant Labor Affects National Economy

The U.S. workforce has lost more than one million immigrant workers since Trump arrived at the White House, according to recent data from the PEW Research Center. Deportations, fear of going to work, and voluntary repatriations were the main causes. Experts and union leaders warn that the reduction in the workforce could lead to shortages of agricultural products and other consumer goods, as well as higher inflation. José López Zamorano has the details from Washington, D.C.

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