US, for first time in 50 years, experienced negative net migration in 2025
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- The U.S. experienced negative net migration in 2025 for the first time in 50 years.
- The decline was primarily due to reduced entries, not increased deportations.
- Net migration estimates ranged from -295,000 to -10,000 in 2025.
- Trump's immigration policies, including suspension of humanitarian programs, contributed to the decline.
- Removals in 2025 (310,000–315,000) were slightly higher than 2024 (285,000).
- Most 2025 removals were initiated by Customs and Border Protection, not ICE.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act may increase removals in 2026.
- Negative migration is expected to weaken GDP, employment, and consumer spending.
- Consumer spending could drop by $60–110 billion in 2025–2026.