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Moody’s Mark Zandi: Strict immigration policies won’t mean more jobs for US workers

Economist Mark Zandi argues stricter immigration policies do not boost native-born jobs. Native-born unemployment is now exceeding foreign-born worker rates. Labor force participation has fallen while employers shed jobs. A shrinking labor supply, driven by retirements and lower immigration, is a concern. Businesses may reduce capacity and raise prices due to worker shortages.

Published by The Times of India

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  • Unresolved 35% Policy Pivot/Executive Reversal

    Political pressure from labor unions and key industry groups forces a high-level review of the proposed strict policies. The administration signals a temporary pause or modification to the strictest enforcement measures to mitigate immediate business fallout.

    Watch for: White House issues a formal executive order delaying the implementation of new immigration enforcement guidelines. · A major industry trade association releases a joint statement advocating for temporary hiring flexibility.

  • Unresolved 30% Market Adjustment & Wage Shock

    The immediate labor contraction causes critical shortages in key tech sectors. Companies respond by immediately implementing significant wage hikes and hiring automated solutions, driving up consumer costs rapidly.

    Watch for: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released within 12 days shows an unexpected 0.5% increase attributed to labor costs. · A major tech firm announces a $50M investment in AI/robotics to offset labor shortages.

  • Unresolved 25% Legislative Stalemate

    The proposed immigration legislation hits a major roadblock in Congress due to internal political division. Neither party secures the votes needed for a comprehensive bill within the short window.

    Watch for: The Senate Judiciary Committee chair announces the bill is being indefinitely tabled for further review. · A bipartisan coalition fails to secure a necessary floor vote before the two-week mark.

  • Unresolved 10% The Counter-Intuitive Boom (Labor Demand Spike)

    Contrary to Zandi's warning, a sudden, unforeseen surge in domestic capital investment leads to an immediate, unexpected demand for a broad labor base across multiple sectors, temporarily overwhelming the labor shortage.

    Watch for: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a sudden, unexpected 2% spike in job postings across non-tech sectors. · A major infrastructure bill is fast-tracked through executive action within the first week.

Generated by gemma-4-E4B-it-qat-UD-Q4_K_XL.gguf on 2026-08-11. Checked against later coverage after 2026-08-18. See how these forecasts score.

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