Do you really have to ask that question?4 myths about how immigrants affect the U.S. economyThe reader will be allowed to answer that question.
Ho-hum, Trump threatened to close the border again. Trump told a Michigan crowd he.would "close the damn border next week" if Mexico did not do more to stem illegal immigration.
The economic impact would be enormous. The San Ysidro crossing is the biggest passenger land port in the Western hemisphere -- closing it alone would be hugely disruptive. Every day, an average of 120,000 commuter vehicles, 6,000 trucks and 63,000 pedestrians use the border gateway, many to go to and from their jobs in the U.S.
Sealing the entire border between the countries, meanwhile, would cause economic chaos. In 2017, about $558 billion in goods flowed across the U.S.- Mexico border in both directions, making Mexico our third-biggest trading partner for goods behind Canada and China. U.S. goods exported to Mexico totaled $243.3 billion, while trade in services accounted for another $58 billion.
How did Trump's supporters in Michigan react to Trump's strident declaration that foretold of economic chaos? They cheered mightily.
Trump yelled out at the crowd of cheering admirers, "I am not kidding around."
They cheered enthusiastically again at the impending economic doom.
“It could mean all trade” with Mexico, Trump said when questioned by reporters in Florida. “We will close it for a long time.”
No doubt Trump's fans are thrilled with this statement. After all, to them, Trump can do no wrong.
No mention of the problems caused by illegal immigration. What a moron you are.
Myth #1: Immigrants take more from the U.S. government than they contribute
Fact: Immigrants contribute more in tax revenue than they take in government benefits
What is your point, with the Indian?