Trump’s controversial $250 visa fee could cost the US economy $11 billion as tourists stay away, research finds

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August 16, 2025

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The U.S. is on track to lose $12.5 billion in international visitor spending this year, according to a May 2025 report (Getty Images)

Research suggests President Donald Trump’s new $250 “visa integrity fee” could cost the United States $11 billion — a much larger figure than the Congressional Budget Office previously estimated, according to a report. Read More