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Border counties that backed Trump face worker shortages
Original: The border counties that swung to Trump are now short of workers. They may swing back.
US border counties that shifted to Donald Trump in recent elections are now experiencing labor shortages, a development that could reshape local political loyalties. Reporting links the workforce gap to tighter immigration enforcement, leaving key industries such as agriculture and services struggling to fill jobs. Commentators suggest economic pain in these communities could push voters back toward the opposition in future elections.
Why now: Labor shortages in Trump-leaning border areas are being read as a political and economic warning sign ahead of future elections.
Donald TrumpUS-Mexico border countiesThe Washington Post
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- The border counties that swung to Trump are now short of workers. They may swing back. · The Washington Post
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