Public sentiment and policies towards immigration are hardening in many developed countries. In the US, support for deporting illegal immigrants has risen sharply. Australia and Britain are also seeing significant declines in pro-immigration sentiment. Leaders like Britain’s Keir Starmer and Australia’s Anthony Albanese are focusing on reducing reliance on immigration by training local workers. Countries are tightening controls on educational visas and family reunifications, while implementing stricter border policies.
This crackdown follows a recent surge in immigration, which is now declining due to fewer job opportunities and new restrictive measures. Historical examples show that large-scale deportations can cause severe economic disruptions. Even moderate anti-immigration policies could harm economies by reducing labor supply and increasing costs in vital sectors like construction and healthcare.
While these measures may gain political support, they pose long-term economic challenges, especially as aging populations in wealthy nations will need more workers.
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Public sentiment and policies towards immigration are hardening in many developed countries. In the US, support for deporting illegal immigrants has risen sharply. Australia and Britain are also seeing significant declines in pro-immigration sentiment. Leaders like Britain’s Keir Starmer and Australia’s Anthony Albanese are focusing on reducing reliance on immigration by training local workers. Countries are tightening controls on educational visas and family reunifications, while implementing stricter border policies.
This crackdown follows a recent surge in immigration, which is now declining due to fewer job opportunities and new restrictive measures. Historical examples show that large-scale deportations can cause severe economic disruptions. Even moderate anti-immigration policies could harm economies by reducing labor supply and increasing costs in vital sectors like construction and healthcare.
While these measures may gain political support, they pose long-term economic challenges, especially as aging populations in wealthy nations will need more workers.