A new congressional report reveals the devastating economic consequences of Donald Trump's planned mass deportations. Removing millions of undocumented immigrants could shrink GDP by 7.4%, trigger 9.1% price hikes, and cripple key industries like construction and agriculture. The report emphasizes immigrants' vital economic contributions and urges immigration reform instead of deportations.
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