Former Agriculture Leaders Criticize Trump Immigration Policy's Impact on U.S. Food Production
A bipartisan group of former USDA officials and agricultural leaders have expressed concern over President Trump's immigration policies, which they claim are harming U.S. food production. In a letter to Congress, they highlighted issues such as mass deportations and the lack of reform in the H-2A visa program, which are disrupting labor availability in sectors like dairy, fruit, and meat processing. The letter urges Congress to take action to prevent a potential collapse of American agriculture, emphasizing the need for reliable labor and policy reforms to support the industry.