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[–] microphone900@lemmy.ml 10 points 13 hours ago

For companies in Springfield and in nearby communities that depend on Haitian labor, Trump’s comments could prove damaging. The Haitians who filled thousands of jobs at area packaging and auto plants have helped rejuvenate once-blighted neighborhoods and contributed to the local economy in myriad ways.

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“I pay thousands of dollars in income and property taxes every year,” said Payen, “and – because I work with Haitians to file their taxes – I see their W-2s and so on. If these people leave, that money is gone from the city and the local economy.”

Looks like the city is gonna get rusty and decay again. I wish Haitians the best of luck in finding new homes, jobs, and starting new businesses elsewhere.