Fewer Brits are moving to the United States since Donald Trump stared his second term in late 2024.
Since then, there’s been a dramatic 67% decline in Brits enquiring about a move to the US, data from Compare My Move shows.
The US has now dropped to the Brits’ third-favourite country to move to, while moves to the states are expected to fall further throughout the year.
Dave Sayce, co-founder and managing director of Compare My Move, said: “Political uncertainty often puts people off moving to a country, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing with the United States.
“Searches for moves to the U.S. dropped by 58% between Q2 2024 and Q2 2025.
“Donald Trump’s hardline stance on immigration and the rising political tension are likely major reasons for the decline.”
Spain is now the most popular country to move to, followed by Australia.
Sayce added: “I wouldn’t be surprised if the United States falls even lower in the second half of 2025.
“Since Trump’s inauguration at the start of the year, interest in moving to the U.S. from Britain has been steadily declining, and that drop is likely to continue.
“The sharp rise in ICE arrests, deportations, and the threat of deportation camps is making the U.S. feel like a far riskier option for anyone considering a move.”
