ICE enforcement surges tied to lasting drops in spending, foot traffic and jobs
Large-scale immigration operations ordered during President Donald Trump’s second term were followed by recession-like conditions in targeted U.S. cities, with Minneapolis offering a stark case study, according to CNBC reporting and multiple analyses.
CNBC Economy·Oct 7, 2026, 12:24 PM·2 min read✓ Verified

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