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Trump Visa Restrictions Could Worsen Economic Strains by Cutting Labor Supply, Experts Say

People queue to enter the US Embassy for their visa appointment in Bogota on January 31, 2025. (Credit: Photo by Alejandro Martinez / AFP) (Photo by ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

The Trump administration's latest restrictions on legal immigration could further constrain the U.S. labor supply, reduce tourism and limit population growth, economists and immigration experts warn, as the White House moves on several fronts to make it harder and more expensive for foreigners to enter the country.

The measures announced this week include a worldwide pause on immigrant visa appointments, the cancellation of some tourism and business visas and a proposed $103,265 fee on certain new H-1B petitions.

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