Looming end of TPS could wreak havoc in Ohio urban areas revitalised by immigrants from the Caribbean countryDon’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.Like so many midwestern manufacturing-centric communities, Lima, Ohio, has dealt with slow-motion decline for decades. Famed for producing oil in the late 1800s and the Abrams army tank, its population has been on the wane since the 1970s.But in recent years, the city has experienced a small turnaround. Continue reading...
Midwestern cities in Ohio, including Lima, Findlay, and Springfield, fear economic fallout from the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian residents. These cities rely on Haitian workers in industries like food production and manufacturing, and their departure could negatively impact local businesses, housing markets, and property tax revenues. City officials express concern about workforce shortages and the potential loss of economic contributions from the Haitian community.