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【环球财经】重压之下 美国劳动力市场流失逾120万移民
Xin Hua She·2025-09-02 07:45

Core Insights - The analysis by the Pew Research Center indicates that over 1.2 million immigrants have left the U.S. labor market from January to July this year, influenced by the immigration policies of the Trump administration [1][3] - Immigrants constitute approximately 20% of the U.S. labor force, with significant contributions in agriculture (45%), construction (30%), and services (24%) [3][4] Labor Market Impact - The cessation of large-scale immigration has had a "huge impact" on job creation capabilities in the U.S., with immigrants typically contributing to at least 50% of employment growth [4] - Enforcement actions against immigrants have led to disruptions in various sectors, particularly agriculture and construction, causing delays in crop harvesting and job losses [4][7] Sector-Specific Effects - The construction industry has seen job losses in nearly half of U.S. metropolitan areas, with the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area losing 7,200 jobs and the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale area losing 6,200 jobs [7] - The healthcare sector is also likely to be affected, as approximately 43% of home care workers are immigrants, raising concerns about staffing shortages in hospitals and nursing homes [7]