Business Daily ICE: Is it chilling the US economy?
Mar 25, 2026
Contributors include local business owners and industry figures plus experts like Mark Zandi (Moody’s chief economist) and Thomas Philipson (former White House economic adviser). They describe Minneapolis raids, protests and labour disruptions. Conversations cover construction delays, farms left unharvested, calls for guest-worker schemes, and how enforcement may ripple through projects and job growth.
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Minneapolis Raids Emptied Mexican Businesses
- Gustavo Romero says Minneapolis deployments scared customers away and forced his restaurant to close doors to protect staff.
- He reports 80–90% drop for many Mexican groceries and restaurants as patrons stayed home fearing raids and school pickups becoming arrest points.
Construction Crews Working Nights To Avoid ICE
- John Anderson describes construction crews changing hours and hiding movements after raids, with crews working nights and Anglo neighbors buying materials.
- He says documented workers still get detained and projects take longer, raising costs and bank penalties.
Train Local Workers And Restore Seasonal Visas
- John Anderson recommends rebuilding workforce pipelines by training foster youth, ex-prisoners and non-college workers for trades.
- He urges reinstating seasonal worker programs to legally supply needed seasonal labor.