Trump’s Border Crackdown Hasn’t Boosted Jobs for US-Born Workers

The decline in labor participation among US-born workers, even amidst a crackdown on immigration, suggests that the labor market dynamics are complex and influenced by various factors beyond just immigration policy. It raises important questions about the actual drivers of employment and whether the focus on border control is a viable solution to job creation for native-born citizens. Policymakers may need to consider broader economic strategies that address underlying issues affecting labor participation.