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Foreign Student Visa Arrivals Plummet 19% Amid Policy Changes

10/13/2025

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Foreign student-visa arrivals fell 19% in August 2024 compared with August 2023.
In 2024, 84% of overseas visitors to the United States held tourist visas.
Spending by foreign visitors accounted for 0.71% of US GDP.
The decline is attributed to President Donald J. Trump’s tariff war with Canada and immigration policies, though some countries, including Mexico, have increased travel.
The long-term effects could significantly affect the US economy.

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Foreign student-visa arrivals fell 19% in August 2024 compared with August 2023.
In 2024, 84% of overseas visitors to the United States held tourist visas.
Spending by foreign visitors accounted for 0.71% of US GDP.
The decline is attributed to President Donald J. Trump’s tariff war with Canada and immigration policies, though some countries, including Mexico, have increased travel.
The long-term effects could significantly affect the US economy.