DEI Practices Reduce Productivity, Cost $94 Billion Annually: White House Economic Report

A newly released report outlines the economic consequences of protocols related to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. 

The White House on March 20, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices negatively affected the U.S. economy, according to the 2026 Economic Report of the President released on April 13.

Researchers calculated that DEI policies reduced output and lowered the country’s gross domestic product by about $94 billion each year, amounting to approximately $1,160 per year for families with two working adults.