President-elect Donald Trump's promise to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants could profoundly impact the U.S. economy, potentially cutting as much as 6.8% of national GDP, a new report showed.
Although undocumented workers make up a small portion of the total U.S. workforce, they are essential in sectors like construction and agriculture, where the highest shares of labor without a residence permit are found (13.7% and 12.7%, respectively). Industries like plastering, roofing, and agriculture are also heavily dependent on immigrant labor, according to a report from American Immigration Council compiled by Axios. Hospitality comes in third place, with a share of 7.1%.
