Various shops Latinos In the US, they found that sales dropped significantly as a result of the fear that migrants have of it Raids and deportations solid Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)for its acronym in English) in 2025. Traders also place a lot of responsibility on inflation.
At a mall in Atlanta, all the Latinos working there agree: despite the proximity of the end of the year partiesa significant decline in sales continues. For many, that’s because migrants are choosing not to leave their homes to avoid ICE, according to a report from cnn.
“I had people working, an assistant and I had to suspend him because he no longer goes out to pay a worker“, confirmed the dealer Roberto Gimenezimmersed in the consequences of the crisis.
Others claim that although people are seen in the aisles of the shopping promenade, Most come away empty-handed. This also applies to those who offer services.
A customer at a downtown hair salon admitted that since he got his hair cut there, his conversations with the barber have always been about something the economic complications.
“He can see what’s happening in the mall from here.”explained the consumer. For his part, the worker assured that the decline in demand increased as the administration of Donald Trump tightened the detention of undocumented immigrants. This caused “fear” in the community and cost him customers.
“I had customers coming from Alabama, South Carolina or Tennessee every month or every three weeks. but I didn’t see her again,” commented the hairdresser.
This in turn forced him to do so Reduce your income and work every day of the week. He doesn’t think price increases are an option because “that would be worse.”
Accordingly Hispanic Reportwho spoke there with several Latino restaurant workers in New Jersey Since the start of Trump’s second term, sales have fallen 20% as president.
Silvia Concepción, owner of Crazy Corns 05 restaurant in New Brunswick, told the outlet: “People are still afraid to go out, they don’t come to stores like they used to.” and they spend a lot less.”
Then he explained: “Luckily Telephone orders have allowed us to maintain business. But it’s not the same, when people come to the restaurant they spend a lot more money.”
On the other hand, Arturo Ortegawhich operates six stores in five cities of the state, also saw a sharp decline. In his case, that’s what he said The decline was between 20 and 30%.
“My business focuses on Latino customers, but these days people are afraid“They are worried, they don’t know what will happen in the near future, so they don’t spend their money and save it,” commented Ortega.
Even andThe owner does not rule out the possibility that he will be forced to lay off some of his staffconsisting of 200 employees. “The loss of these workers would create a serious shortage,” he said.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Unemployment among Latinos rose to 5% in November 2025. This value is above the national average, which is 4.6%.
These numbers imply the highest values since September 2021when the country was still feeling the effects of the pandemic.
The creation of new jobs even slowed down: it stood at 64,000 jobs this month. It should be noted that Latinos make up 20% of the US workforce.
“As the White House continues to mislead the public about the economy, the numbers tell a different story: lSalaries are not keeping up with rising costs and millions of families are being left further and further behind,” the organization accused. Latino vote following the release of the BLS report.
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