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The Indicator from Planet Money · August 5, 2026 · 9m

How ending TPS is squeezing workers, businesses and (soon) consumers

The episode examines the economic consequences of the U.S. government ending Temporary Protected Status for roughly one million individuals. It focuses on Miami, home to one of the largest Haitian communities in the country, to explore how the loss of legal work authorization affects workers, the businesses that employ them, and ultimately consumers through potential price increases and service disruptions.

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Highlights

Roughly one million TPS holders face loss of legal status
The episode reports that about one million people currently working legally in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status are set to lose that right.
Miami’s Haitian community as a case study
The episode visits Miami, Florida, home to one of the largest Haitian populations in the country, to see the real-world effects of TPS ending.
Businesses and consumers squeezed by labor loss
The end of TPS creates economic ripple effects beyond the workers themselves, putting pressure on businesses and raising concerns about costs for consumers.
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