Overview

• A Littler survey of 349 executives found 70% anticipate significant or moderate impacts from immigration enforcement over the next year.
• Manufacturing and hospitality sectors are particularly vulnerable, with 83% and 89% of employers in these industries expecting disruptions, respectively.
• Despite heightened fears, no formal workplace raids by ICE or DHS have occurred as of May 7, 2025.
• The Trump administration plans to address labor shortages by expanding domestic workforce training, citing untapped potential among young adults.
• Legal immigration remains 40% below pre-Trump levels, raising concerns about talent shortages, especially in high-skilled industries.