

How Will Trump’s Immigration Raids Affect American Workers?
21 snips Jan 29, 2025
Oren Cass, founder of American Compass and author of The Once and Future Worker, joins the discussion on the economic implications of Trump’s immigration policies. He explores how recent immigration raids may reshape labor dynamics and affect American workers. Cass critiques the perception that immigrants are taking jobs, highlighting the necessity of quality employment for all. The conversation also delves into potential reforms in the U.S. immigration system, emphasizing the importance of skilled workers and improved labor conditions.
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Impact of Reduced Illegal Immigration
- Oren Cass believes that reducing illegal immigration will tighten the low-wage labor market.
- This will force employers to offer better wages and conditions, benefiting American workers.
Wages, Prices, and Productivity
- The relationship between wages and prices isn't direct.
- Higher wages can coincide with higher productivity and lower prices in a healthy economy.
Deportations and Economic Effects
- Bloomberg economists believe that deportations reduce consumption and GDP per capita.
- This can also reduce inflation, but it could negatively impact overall growth and jobs.