The evolution of the labor market in the United States is sending worrying signals for millions of Latino workers, particularly because The sectors where this community has the greatest presence have faced a significant drop in job creation during the months of Donald Trump’s second term. This phenomenon not only impacts families’ pockets, but could also be reflected in the political climate leading up to the 2026 elections.
A recent analysis by the organization American citizens for Tax Fairness (ATF) reveals that, in the first 14 months of the current administration, More than 1.3 million fewer jobs were created in industries with high Latino participationcompared to the last 14 months of the Joe Biden administration.
Pablo Willis, ATF communications director, noted that This slowdown is equivalent to a 72% drop in the hiring ratea fact that has raised alarm bells among various pro-Latin groups in the United States.
“Now more than ever, the policies of Trump and the billionaire-backed Republican Party are reducing job growth in industries with a high Latino presence by 72%,” David Kass, executive director of ATF, said in the study.
Willis explained that in transportation and storageone of the sectors that employs the most Latino workers, 194,00 jobs were lost under the Trump administrationwhile during the comparable period with Biden more than 111,000 had been generated.
under constructionanother of the industries that most benefits Latino workers with employment, its growth also slowed drastically, with 44,000 new positions compared to more than 200,000 in the previous stage.
Other sectors present similar trends. In various services, the increase was barely 7,000 jobs during the current governmentwell below the 109,000 previously recorded. Even in manufacturing, where both periods showed losses, the decline was deeper in the recent period.
“The tax policies of the Trump administration have not worked for the Latino working society,” said Willis, in a press conference.
These figures become more relevant when considering that Millions of Latinos work in areas such as construction, transportation, food services, building maintenance and production. In many of these sectors, the proportion of Latino workers exceeds 30% and even 40%, making them especially vulnerable to changes in economic policy.
The economic impact is also connected to the political terrain. During the conference, representatives from various organizations participated, such as Somos Votantes, UnidosUS and Center for Properly Being Development, among others. Representatives of these institutions expressed their concern about these data, stating that for households of Latin origin “It’s not just a loss of employment and income; it’s the difference between putting food on the table, paying for a roof over your head, and supporting your family.”as expressed by Lisette Engel, director of the UnidosUS economic policy project.
A recent survey by Somos Votantes reflects the increase in discontent among Latino voters. Disapproval of Trump’s economic management reaches significant negative levels, with a stability of -30 points in key statessuch as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.
The study indicates that the cost of living is the main concern, since More than 60% of respondents say that prices have increased considerablyespecially in food and healthcare. Furthermore, a majority attribute these pressures to political decisions, such as tariffs and military spending.
“Several Latino voters have regretted their vote for Trump”said Emmanuelle Leal Santillan, director of Somos Votantes.
According to this organization, Latino voters seek proposals that reduce costs, protect social programs and create well-paying jobs. In fact, organizations such as the Center for Properly Being Development and UnidosUS show strong concern about the reduction and cuts in social programs, after new work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be implemented starting in May.
“They are tightening our belts, they are surrounding us, it is time to see the power of capacity that we have as a community,” said Nancy Diaz, tainted community leader of the Center for Health Progress.
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