The Trump administration this week announced new restrictions on legal immigration, including a pause on worldwide visa appointments and the cancellation of tourism and business visas, which experts say may strain the U.S. economy and labor market. Immigration accounts for the majority of U.S. population growth, and the visa restrictions could reduce the inflow of workers and travelers. The pause on visa appointments could leave many visas unused before the fiscal year ends on September 30, 2026, according to policy analysts. Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, noted that the measures constrain the supply of labor and tourism. Cecilia Esterline, an immigration policy analyst at the Niskanen Center, said the worldwide visa pause could have serious economic implications even if it is short‑lived. Unused visas for 2026 risk contributing to a slowdown in population growth, Esterline added. The full economic impact will depend on how long the restrictions remain in place and whether the administration revises its policy before the end of the fiscal year.