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International Business Times
International Business Times
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MYSTERIOUS: Trump s mass deportation plan could slash us gdp by up to 6 8 report shows - What They Never Told You

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).

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