US EditionTrump says ‘there’s no amnesty’ for migrant farm workers
UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – The Trump administration aims to continue mass deportations while allowing temporary visas for farmworkers to maintain agricultural labor amid a push toward a 100% American workforce, officials said.
- During the July 8 White House cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump reaffirmed 'no amnesty' while emphasizing strategic deportations to balance farm labor needs.
- Mounting pressure from farm owners led Trump to pause ICE raids after reports that up to 70% of workers stopped reporting, highlighting conflict between enforcement and labor needs.
- USDA data shows 42% of crop farmworkers lacked authorization ; Trump said farmers could vouch for workers to stay legally, addressing labor shortages.
- The administration reaffirms no amnesty, while streamlining visa programs and creating a concierge office to address labor needs and enforce deportations strategically.
- Beyond immediate measures, the administration aims for a fully American workforce through deportations and automation, leveraging 34 million able-bodied Medicaid adults.
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