Trump’s immigration raids could leave fruits, vegetables, and meat boxes bare—and prices soaring.
As Donald Trump revives promises of sweeping immigration crackdowns, America’s food supply may be heading toward a full-blown crisis. Immigrant labor—much of it undocumented—is the backbone of the U.S. agricultural system, handling everything from planting and harvesting to processing and packaging. Without these workers, farms can’t function, supply chains falter, and grocery store shelves begin to thin out. The fallout won’t just be empty bins in the produce section—it could mean skyrocketing food prices, spoiled crops, and economic turmoil for rural communities.
