Claude Sonnet 5Sep 2512 citations
Will stopping immigration cause labor shortages?
Yes — in specific sectors, restricting immigration typically causes labor shortages, at least in the short-to-medium term
The evidence is fairly clear that reducing immigration flows tends to create labor shortages in certain industries, though the effects are uneven across the economy.
Current Evidence (U.S., 2025-2026)
The Trump administration's own Labor Department has acknowledged this dy