Summary
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned that Trump’s mass deportation policy could lead to labor shortages and higher grocery prices.
Experts say agriculture, construction, and healthcare will be hardest hit, with farm output losses estimated between $30 and $60 billion.
Deportations could cost the U.S. economy up to $88 billion annually.
AOC argued that immigrant labor is vital to economic stability, urging Congress to pursue immigration reform.
does no one else see the ethical quandary of relying on cheap exploited labor for our food?
Absolutely! But at the same time, it highlights the income inequality the majority of Americans are experiencing.
for sure. but maybe the losses would be less if they rolled out a 12 month plan to get papers for everyone instead?
who’s losses?
Leadership, yes. I would argue it is intentional. Citizens… well, clearly not some half of the electorate.