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Fear of ICE raids keeps California farm workers on edge

03 Jul 2025

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On California farms, ICE raid fears persist — at least half of the state’s crop workers are undocumented. As a result, the farms that grow three-quarters of U.S. fruits and nuts are experiencing worker shortages as harvests begin. In this episode, Trump's immigration policy clashes with the realities of labor-intensive farm work. Plus, growth on the June jobs report may be overstated, lower tariffs are still tariffs, and we check in on the import sector.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

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Fear of ICE raids keeps California farm workers on edge

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Other episodes from Marketplace

The hourly vs. salary wage gap

"Running out of that buffer"

Inflation manifestation

Why gas costs more in California than Texas

The cost of SNAP restrictions

Services stall as manufacturing booms

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