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Trump’s immigration plans are already wrecking the food industry (newrepublic.com)

submitted 1 day ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies, including heightened ICE raids, are disrupting the U.S. agricultural sector.

In California’s Central Valley, a key food-producing region, undocumented farm workers—over half the workforce—are staying home out of fear, leaving crops like citrus unharvested.

Bakersfield saw up to 75% of workers absent, sparking concerns of economic devastation and rising food prices.

ICE is also targeting sensitive areas like schools and churches after rolling back Obama-era protections.

Experts warn these policies could lead to widespread economic repercussions.

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[–] [email protected] 41 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (6 children)

Oh no! The agricultural oligopoly might need to pay employees more to secure a sufficient quantity of labor? Gasp!

Economic devastation is when living wages.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago

Nah, they'd rather the country starve and they go under than do that

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Maybe it will be things like this will start the ball rolling towards the allowing dumber half of America finally see what they stood behind.

So many people are going to suffer for their decision. And while I am generally not the type to wish ill on others, I’m glad that they’re all going to be suffering right along with us. It’s good to know those that caused the oncoming disaster won’t be spared the consequences of their action.

Serves them right.

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[–] [email protected] 67 points 1 day ago (7 children)

In California’s Central Valley, a key food-producing region, undocumented farm workers—over half the workforce—are staying home out of fear, leaving crops like citrus unharvested.

This issue is annoying because everyone is doing everything wrong. The workers shouldn't be here illegally. The government shouldn't be disrupting the food supply and should maybe loosen up legal migrant worker processes. And the farms shouldn't be hiring them either.

There's not really anyone to root for.

[–] [email protected] 45 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Illegal immigration is principally a clerical issue. A problem of documents. If you give them documents, then they're not illegal immigrants anymore. They're already doing the labor. They should be given legal recognition and protection.

[+] [email protected] -6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

On the one hand that's true.

On the other hand it's up the country to decide who gets those documents. Anyone without those shouldn't come in.

If more immigration is desirable, then expand legal immigration.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 day ago (2 children)

What if the country in question decides to let them in, but without the proper documents, with the implicit goal of getting their labor for cheap? I think the principle of POSIWID applies here (the purpose of a system is what it does). In other words, the system is/was working as intended, and illegal immigration was desired.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 day ago

What if the country in question decides to let them in, but without the proper documents, with the implicit goal of getting their labor for cheap? (...) In other words, the system is/was working as intended, and illegal immigration was desired.

This is such an important concept for people to understand. The system was functioning as intended, for better or worse. There are myriad benefits to keeping people in fear, from financial to behavioral. It's part of the reason why the US is so resistant to the idea of decoupling healthcare from employment, at least until after you reach retirement age. Productivity, baby!!

Also, thank you for introducing me to the idea of POSIWID. I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of that.

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[–] [email protected] -4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mostly agree. But just because I think they should have an easy path to migrate for work, doesn't mean they are without fault in the situation.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 day ago (3 children)

So what is "their fault" in your eyes?

Fleeing from being murdered or starving? Working twice as much and three times as hard for a much smaller pay, than any "legal" American? Putting in the work, so there is food on your table?