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AlJazeeraEnglish | US immigration raids spark fear among farmworkers, risking labour shortages and rising food prices ...


The Trump administration has directed border enforcement officers to raid migrant communities and workplaces across the US, as part of a crackdown on undocumented workers. Intensified immigration raids across the US have led to widespread fear among undocumented farmworkers, with many avoiding work. Rights groups report a surge in distress calls and distribute legal guidance. Economists warn mass deportations could cause severe labour shortages, especially in agriculture, meatpacking, and dairy. Over 40% of US farmworkers are undocumented, making their removal a major economic threat. Food prices could rise by 5-6% annually, worsening inflation. Experts say such disruptions could trigger a recession, affecting both businesses and consumers nationwide. Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds reports from Taft in California. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UnitedStates #California #HomelandSecurity #ICE #UndocumentedWorkers #UndocumentedImmigrants #TrumpImmigration #UndocumentedFarmworkers #USDeportations #USImmigrationPolicy #TrumpMassDeportation #FoodInflation #FoodPrices

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