US Records Negative Net Migration in 2025 Amid Decline in New Arrivals

The United States experienced negative net migration in 2025 for the first time in at least 50 years, with estimates ranging from a loss of 295,000 to near zero, according to a Brookings Institution report. This decline is mainly attributed to a sharp drop in new arrivals following the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, including suspended humanitarian programs and reduced visa approvals. While removals increased, they were lower than government claims. The report warns that continued negative migration could impact sectors reliant on immigrant labor and economic growth in 2026.