The economy of Springfield, Ohio is experiencing a downturn as Haitians leave due to the administration’s anti-immigration stance. Local business owner, Alicia Mercado, who runs Adasa Latin Market store, has seen her business significantly impacted over the past year. Mercado’s store, which opened in 2023 next to a Haitian restaurant, catered to the then-booming Haitian population with Caribbean and Latin foods and an international money transfer kiosk. The exodus of Haitians is taking a toll on businesses like Mercado’s that were thriving due to the diverse demographic.