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Immigration Powers US Economic Growth Amid Political Controversy

Recent data reveals immigration's significant contribution to the US economy, with a $7 trillion GDP boost projected over the next decade.

  • Immigration has led to a surprising pace of job growth in the US, contributing significantly to the economy.
  • The Congressional Budget Office estimates a $7 trillion increase in GDP over the next decade due to immigration.
  • Wall Street analysts, including those from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, have revised economic growth forecasts upwards.
  • Political debate intensifies as the number of undocumented immigrants surges, despite the economic benefits.
  • Immigrant workers now make up about one in five US workers, a record high, fueling employment and consumer spending.
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