Trump’s Deportation Plan: Builders See Red

President Trump’s promise to deport millions of immigrants has builders worried. They say it could cause a major labor shortage, drive up housing costs, and disrupt the construction industry. Many builders doubt Trump’s plan will happen, but they’re concerned about the possible impact. Stan Marek, CEO of the Marek Family of Companies, warns that even talking about such a plan could cause workers to leave. Bryan Dunn, a senior vice president at Big-D Construction, says the idea of deporting so many people is almost laughable.

Economists also disagree with Trump’s claim that mass deportations would free up homes and lower prices. They say the costs would be huge. In the past, strict immigration policies in Florida and Arizona led many workers to leave, causing disruption in the construction industry. Builders want a serious conversation about immigration reform, but they’re not sure how to prepare for Trump’s plan.

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