Why Deporting Millions of Immigrants Would Shock the U.S. Economy and Raise Prices

The Trump administration is seeking $175 billion for mass deportations, which would be costly for American citizens and businesses.
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Wholesale prices pop and point to persistent inflation pressures in guts of the U.S. economy
Wholesale prices rose sharply in January, in another sign of lingering inflationary pressures in the economy that will keep high U.S. interest rates from falling much anytime soon.MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
Why Canada's "super pigs" pose a multibillion-dollar threat to the U.S. economy
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Immigration crackdown could lead to a lower U.S. unemployment rate. Here’s why.
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Moscow loathed the U.S. for years as its economy paid a high price for war — now, it’s doing a U-turn
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Why U.S. Consumer Prices Increased More Than Expected in January
Businesses may have raised prices in anticipation of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.Inc. - Feb. 12 -
Trump tariffs on Canadian oil expected to raise U.S. gasoline prices if enacted next month
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US deports 119 immigrants of varying nationalities to Panama
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Immigrants facing deportation may have an alternative
Voluntary departure might not just be a benefit to the immigrant; it could help President Trump, too.The Hill - 2d -
With eggs prices at record highs, why isn't the U.S. using a bird flu vaccine in poultry?
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is expected “in the coming days” to announce a new strategy for fighting the bird flu outbreak.NBC News - 4h
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