Under the Biden-Harris administration, the U.S. job market is experiencing a shift that threatens American workers. Recent statistics reveal a troubling trend: foreign-born employment is on the rise while American job numbers are falling. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that from August 2023 to August 2024, the number of foreign-born workers increased by 1.24 million. In contrast, American-born employment decreased more than by 1.32 million during the same period.
This imbalance is especially pronounced among American males. Over the past year, 1.15 million American-born men lost their jobs, while American-born women experienced a smaller decline of 165,000 jobs. On the other hand, foreign-born male workers saw a gain of 695,000 jobs, and foreign-born female workers increased by 546,000.
The impact of these policies is clear: the influx of foreign workers is pushing down wages and making it harder for U.S. citizens to find employment. Critics argue that the current immigration policies are contributing to job losses and wage stagnation for American workers. This shift in the labor market is seen as a direct consequence of the administration’s focus on increasing immigration rather than protecting American jobs.
President Donald Trump’s approach offers a stark contrast. Trump advocates for policies that prioritize American workers by addressing illegal immigration and fostering job creation within the U.S. His plan aims to reverse the negative effects of current immigration practices and ensure that American workers are given priority in the job market.
As the debate over immigration policy continues, the need for reforms to protect American jobs and address the economic challenges posed by foreign-born labor becomes increasingly urgent.
