US Population Could Shrink for the First Time Ever: The Unintended Consequence of Trump's Immigration Policies?

The US population may shrink for the first time in its history in 2025, not due to war or plague, but potentially due to Trump's strict immigration policies. Data from the Pew Research Center shows a drop of over one million in the foreign-born population in the first half of the year. This, combined with the birth-death rate differential, could lead to population decline. This decline will have profound economic impacts, including labor shortages, rising food prices, housing shortages, and strain on the healthcare system. Additionally, a shrinking population will exacerbate fiscal pressures on Social Security and Medicare. The article explores the potential political and economic consequences of this demographic shift and potential future policy adjustments.