Report predicts substantial hit to Maine’s economy if Trump’s immigration enforcement continues

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 25, 2026

Words: 621

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement could result in the state losing anywhere from $395 million to $3.3 billion in annual economic output.

That’s according to a report commissioned by the Maine Office of New Americans, which assessed the contributions of more than 33,000 foreign-born workers in Maine and modeled how federal enforcement could leave employers across various sectors critically short of workers.

“This report is the first …

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