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Trump's mass deportation plan could threaten workforces in industries from agriculture to health care

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Immigrant workers made up 18.6% of the U.S. workforce last year , a new record.

Companies and economists are trying to figure out how much the deportations could hurt the economy.

The Trump campaign has downplayed the potential economic ramifications of deportations.

Some sectors, such as agriculture, are closely watching developments on immigration plans.

"No matter who is in the White House , in California , we will continue to lead with California values," Bonta said in the release. " California is the most diverse state in the nation, and immigrants are the backbone of our economy, history, and culture. We will not be caught flat-footed if the President-elect follows through on his threats of mass deportation.".