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Allies Refuse to Visit U.S. in Mind-Boggling Collapse Under Trump
What happened
The US is on pace to welcome 2 million fewer international visitors than last year, with visitors from Canada down 23% over the past two years, and travel from Germany and France down 16% and 15% year-to-date, respectively. This decline follows a brutal 2025 for American tourism, with a 5.5% drop in overseas tourism and a $8 billion decline in foreign visitor spending. Canadian travel to major US cities may have fallen by as much as 42% over the past year.
Why it matters
The decline in international tourism has significant economic implications for the US, and is a notable departure from the usual trend of increasing tourist arrivals. The drop in tourism is particularly notable given the US's close relationships with Canada and European countries. The decline is attributed to a number of factors, including strained relations between the US and its allies.
Key facts
- Travel from Canada is down 23% over the past two years
- Travel from Germany is down 16% year-to-date
- Travel from France is down 15% year-to-date
- Foreign visitor spending fell by over $8 billion
- Canadian travel to major US cities may have fallen by as much as 42% over the past year.
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