Trump’s cuts to immigration could be dampening employment numbers

Published August 6, 2025 5:00am ET



The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown likely factored into the slowdown in employment gains in the past few months.

While various influences determine employment levels, immigration is one factor, other than tariffs, that has changed perhaps the most since President Donald Trump entered office.

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