Economy News How Immigration Affects The Economy

Immigration Still Powers The US Economy, Even With The Crackdown

Immigration may be down, but it's still powering the growth of the U.S. workforce, according to data from the private sector. Read More

Commentary: Flawed immigration policy has ripple effect on economy

Two bills introduced in Congress provide firm but fair approaches to immigration that address unlawful immigration while also recognizing the reality of those already living here and making ... Read More

Business owners and economists say ICE crackdowns are leading to a critical labor shortage — how Trump’s immigration policy could hit your bottom line

The influx of foreign workers over the last few years is also responsible for the U.S. avoiding a recession following the pandemic, experts say. Temporary foreign workers eased labor shortages and ... Read More

Voters prioritize the economy above immigration and crime in Election 2025, AP Voter Poll finds

Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll. Read More

CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Americans are increasingly voicing concern about the shutdown's impact on the U.S. economy, as a big majority feel Congress isn't even working to try to end it. There's also increased worry from ... Read More

The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s second-term strengths look different from his first, according to recent polling. Once strengthened by economic issues, Trump's approval is now relatively low on ... Read More

The economy survived the government shutdown — but all is not well

The U.S. economy didn’t get any better during the longest government shutdown in history, but the good news is that it probably didn’t get much worse. Read More