Modern business places great importance on problem-solving skills. The key to achieving a goal is to determine the ultimate problem to be solved, which determines the direction of one’s efforts. If one finds a trade-off structure, one is considered lucky. A trade-off structure is a “one-sided, two-sided” relationship. For example, suffering and sadness are something we want to avoid. On the other hand, if that suffering contributes to the proliferation of offspring, it will bring prosperity to humanity. While unpleasant for individuals, identifying a structure that leads to overall happiness would be a great achievement. Once one understands the structure that leads to happiness, the next step is to develop ways to alleviate individual suffering and sadness, which will lead to social prosperity.
In late May, President Trump announced tougher measures to crack down on all those without legal immigration status. The implementation of this flagship policy has led to the deportation of illegal immigrants and a labor shortage in the agricultural sector. Fruit and vegetable harvesting is in full swing in Los Angeles, California. Traditionally, illegal immigrants have been responsible for the harvest in this region. Fearing arrest by U.S. authorities, these people have begun to refrain from going to farms or their workplaces. As a result of increased enforcement, agricultural labor shortages have resulted, leading to harvest failures. In Los Angeles, crops are beginning to rot in the fields without being harvested. The United States is facing a trade-off between the deportation of illegal immigrants and a labor shortage in the agricultural sector.
Trump’s tough stance on illegal immigration was one of the factors that led to his victory in the 2024 presidential election. The group that strongly supported this policy was the MAGA faction, which believes that the influx of foreigners into the country without legal permission is taking American jobs and driving down wage levels. This group is opposed to Trump’s attempt to revise his policy of deporting illegal immigrants. His MAGA supporters are struggling to decide whether to prioritize the petitions of employers like farmers or to heed the voices of his core supporters. He is caught in a trade-off: if he listens to the wishes of farmers, he will lose the votes of the MAGA faction; if he listens to the MAGA faction, he will lose the votes of farmers. This time, he appears to have heeded the requests of industry and prioritized the agricultural harvest. Meanwhile, supporters who advocate for the exclusion of immigrants are rebelling. This backlash could have a decisive impact on the entire election campaign in states where the ruling Republican Party and the opposition Democratic Party are competing.
