US on track for first-ever population decline

The US population is expected to shrink for the first time this year due to Trump’s immigration policies. Forecasts predict a net loss of 525,000 people from outward migration, offsetting a gain of 519,000 through births. This could result in a decline of 6,000 in total population.

The American Enterprise Institute estimates net immigration could drop to between 115,000 and -525,000, marking a 96% fall. Trump's crackdown has led to significant deportations and pushed immigrants to leave the country. This has ramifications for economic growth, particularly in sectors reliant on immigrant labor like construction, agriculture, and hospitality.