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Yes, sharply reducing or stopping immigration would very likely cause or significantly worsen labor shortages in the US (and similarly in other aging developed economies), particularly in key sectors, while slowing overall labor force and economic growth. This follows from demographics, the current composition of the workforce, empirical studies, and recent real-world slowdowns. It is not absolute

Yes, stopping or sharply reducing immigration is likely to cause or exacerbate labor shortages in the short-to-medium term, especially in certain sectors, though labor markets adjust over time through higher wages, prices, automation, and other changes—with associated economic costs.[[1]](https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-migrant-halt-may-wipe-potential-job-growth-2025-06-24/) This conclusion

Yes, stopping or sharply curtailing immigration is likely to cause or worsen labor shortages in many developed economies, especially in the short-to-medium term and in specific sectors, though economies can partially adjust over time through higher wages, prices, automation, and other changes.[[1]](https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-migrant-halt-may-wipe-potential-job-growth-2025-06-24/) Immig

I need more details from some key reports.[[1]](https://econofact.org/immigration-and-waning-us-labor-force-growth)[[2]](https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-migrant-halt-may-wipe-potential-job-growth-2025-06-24/)[[3]](https://www.constructiondive.com/news/immigration-crackdown-trades-workers-older-foreign/833121/)[[4]](https://www.migrationpolicy.org/explainer/immigrants-us-economy)Yes, sharply