Trump’s ICE blitz cost 668,000 jobs, creating ‘chilling effect’ on US firms
A report from the Brookings Institution indicates that the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge in 2025 led to an estimated 668,000 job losses across 86 US cities. This crackdown, characterized by "shock and awe" tactics, created a widespread "chilling effect" that disrupted local economies and negatively impacted businesses, including those owned and operated by American citizens. The study found that industries heavily reliant on immigrant labor, such as construction, were most affected, but even sectors like arts and entertainment saw job declines due to reduced consumer activity. AI
