Donald Trump Could Let Millions of Illegal Immigrants Stay in US
President Donald Trump said that his administration was working on legislation to allow undocumented migrants in industries such as agriculture and hospitality to stay in the United States.
Trump said Thursday that the “radical right” would not be satisfied with the move, but added that “they will understand”.
“We are working on the legislation at this time when-the farmers, look at, they know better. They work with them for years. You had cases where … people have worked for a farm, in a farm for 14, 15 years and they are thrown quite strongly and we cannot do it.”, He told the Iowa State Fairegrounds in hotels and leisure properties. “
“We are going to work with them and we are going to work very hard and intelligent, and we will take care of you. We will make you responsible and I think that will make a lot of happy people. Now, serious radical people, which I don’t like too much, they may not be so happy but they will understand. Do you not think so?”
This comes after Trump has managed immigration and customs application (ICE) last month to suspend raids on farms, restaurants and hotels after business leaders have raised concerns that law operations deprived them of essential workers.
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Why it matters
Trump is committed to launching the largest mass deportation operation in the history of the United States to combat illegal immigration and strengthening border security. However, the plan has raised concerns about its potential economic impact.
Agricultural production could fall by $ 30 billion if this policy is adopted, according to the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC).
It is estimated that four to five million undocumented migrants work in American agriculture. In the United States, around 40% of agricultural workers in cultures are undocumented, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
In 2023, around 1.1 million undocumented workers were also employed in the hotel sector – including hotels and restaurants – representing approximately 7.6% of the workforce, according to an analysis of the American Immigration Council.
It is a story in development. More to follow.
