Will Trump's Deportation Policy Drive Up Farm Wages?

The video discusses the impact of immigration policies on farm labor, highlighting the increase in farmworker wages due to stricter immigration enforcement. It references a USDA study predicting significant economic impacts if undocumented workers were removed. The discussion covers the reliance on immigrant labor in certain agricultural sectors and the potential consequences of deportation without alternative labor solutions. The H2A visa program is presented as a possible solution, though it faces challenges such as bureaucratic delays and wage inflation.

What was the predicted impact on farmworker wages if half of the undocumented workforce disappeared, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture study?

• A 40% increase in wages

• A 10% increase in wages

• A 20% decrease in wages

• No change in wages

Which areas in the United States are most reliant on immigrant labor for agriculture?

• Southern states

• California and Florida

• Northeastern states

• Midwestern states

What is one potential consequence of large-scale deportations in the agricultural sector?

• More mechanization in agriculture

• Decrease in food prices

• Higher reliance on imported food

• Increase in domestic food production

What is the H2A visa program designed for?

• Bringing in skilled IT workers

• Facilitating international trade agreements

• Allowing foreign students to study in the US

• Permitting foreign workers to work in agriculture

What is a challenge associated with the H2A visa program?

• High costs for farmers

• Bureaucratic delays and staffing issues

• Lack of interest from foreign workers

• Limited duration of the visa