Economy News Proof That Immigrants Fuel U S Economy Can Be Seen In The Billions They Send Back Home

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

U.S. economy still vulnerable to tariff shocks, IMF says, and labor shortages tied to immigration crackdown could also sting

The U.S. economy hasn’t suffered much so far from increases in tariffs or a decline in the labor supply due to tighter immigration rules. But that might change. So says a new report from the ... Read More

Science funding and immigration, which fuel America’s innovation, are at risk

Over the course of just three days recently, five scientists affiliated with the University of California won Nobel prizes for discoveries that can help us more effectively treat conditions such as ... Read More

Tonantzin Carmona and Luis Gutiérrez: The economic fallout of immigration enforcement — and what Chicago can do about it

Every immigration raid causes a wave of fear. This results in empty tables and darkened windows across Chicago’s Latino business districts. Read More

Amid immigration uncertainty, Haitians send billions home to keep family, country afloat

The IMF says Haiti's economy has contracted for a seventh consecutive year, and inflation remains high at around 32%. But amid the worsening economic conditions, driven by armed violence along with ... Read More

Will tariffs slow the U.S. economy in 2026?

The U.S. economy has largely weathered historically high tariffs so far this year, but a new study says tariffs will hit Americans in 2026. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and ... Read More

The U.S. Economy Needs Immigration

Are you optimistic about the long-term future of the American economy otherwise? I’m reasonably optimistic. Good. Why? Why are you optimistic? We have had over the last 50 years nearly 2 percent ... Read More

Amid immigration uncertainty, Haitians send billions home to keep family, country afloat

Despite President Donald Trump’s aggressive push to end temporary protections for migrants amid his nationwide crackdown on immigration, Haitian nationals are continuing to keep their violence-plagued ... Read More