Claude Sonnet 5Oct 2615 citations
Will stopping immigration cause labor shortages?
Short answer: Yes, in many sectors—and real-world evidence is already showing it
The evidence strongly suggests that sharply reducing immigration does tend to cause or worsen labor shortages, particularly in specific industries, though the effect on overall wages for native workers is much smaller than restrictionists often claim.
What's happening right now (U.S., 2025)
Recent immigration enf