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The Human Cost of Workforce Gaps
As debates over U.S. immigration policies intensify, communities and economists are sounding alarms: Mass deportations could destabilize sectors heavily reliant on migrant labor. From farm to table , construction , and healthcare , these workers form the backbone of what many call 'essential' services.
San Diego resident Maria González, whose family works in local agriculture, told CGTN: 'Without us, who'll harvest the food?' Her sentiment echoes nationwide concerns as businesses fear labor shortages and rising operational costs.
Economic Domino Effect?
Analysts warn that reducing the migrant workforce could:
Slow agricultural production
Increase consumer prices
Strain healthcare systems
Ediz Tiyansan's street interviews in San Diego revealed bipartisan worries, with one tech worker noting: 'It’s not just about politics – it’s our morning coffee and emergency rooms at stake.'
What’s Next?
With 72% of U.S. farmworkers being foreign-born (per USDA data), the stakes are sky-high . As policymakers debate, young professionals globally are watching – after all, workforce trends here often ripple worldwide .
, construction 
, and healthcare 
, these workers form the backbone of what many call 'essential' services.
Slow agricultural production
Increase consumer prices
Strain healthcare systems
. As policymakers debate, young professionals globally are watching – after all, workforce trends here often ripple worldwide 
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