President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement has led to a decline in the foreign-born labor force, with approximately 750 immigrants deported daily. Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi projects this shrinking labor pool could push inflation from 2.5% to nearly 4% by early next year. The reduced labor availability tightens job markets, contributing to higher costs and inflationary pressures. While the White House claims these actions protect domestic workers, economists remain divided about the impact on wages and inflation. Producer price indexes illustrate a recent wholesale price surge, reflecting underlying cost increases in services.