Job Growth and Immigration Policies under President Trump
President Donald Trump reversed a trend where nearly all new jobs went to foreign-born workers by ensuring all net job growth went to native-born Americans. This was a significant shift from the previous administration's policies.
Key Points
- Job growth under Trump benefitted native-born Americans
- Biden's policies favored foreign-born workers
- Economy saw a significant shift in job distribution under Trump
- Wages rose as a result of decreased foreign-born workforce
Pros
- All net job growth under Trump went to native-born Americans
- Rising wages coincided with Trump's immigration crackdown
- Decrease in foreign-born workforce led to increased job opportunities for native-born Americans
Cons
- Long way to fully reverse economic trends favoring migrants
- Native-born American employment still below pre-pandemic levels