Increased reports of U.S. border agents detaining or denying entry to tourists, including Canadians, are causing a surge in travel cancellations to the United States. Travel agents are receiving numerous requests to cancel trips due to safety concerns and fears of unfair treatment stemming from President Trump’s immigration policies and rhetoric. This situation is impacting the tourism industry, with some agents actively advising against U.S. travel and clients choosing alternative destinations. The detentions, coupled with Trump’s actions towards Canada, are fueling anxieties and boycotts among Canadian travelers. This uncertainty is leading to a significant drop in bookings for U.S.-bound trips.
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WestJet Airlines reports a significant shift in Canadian travel patterns, with a decline in US-bound bookings and a corresponding increase in trips to South American destinations. This shift, potentially linked to past trade disputes and political tensions, could severely impact the US tourism industry. A 10% drop in Canadian visits is projected to cost the US $2.1 billion and 14,000 jobs. Canadians express lingering concerns beyond trade, citing issues such as immigration policies and annexation rhetoric as deterrents to future US travel.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection data reveals a nearly 500,000-person decrease in Canadian land border crossings to the U.S. in February 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching levels last seen during post-COVID travel restrictions. This sharp decline, coinciding with President Trump’s trade war and annexationist rhetoric, is attributed by experts to a combination of factors including retaliatory tariffs, concerns about increased border enforcement, and a deliberate effort by Canadians to boycott U.S. travel. The drop is impacting businesses reliant on cross-border traffic, with reports of significant sales decreases in border towns and duty-free shops. Statistics Canada corroborates this trend, showing a substantial decrease in Canadian return trips from the U.S. by automobile.
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Nervous about Trump, international tourists are scrapping their U.S. travel plans. It’s a significant trend, fueled by concerns about potential mistreatment and arbitrary detention. The perception of increased risks, particularly for those from minority backgrounds or non-European countries, is deterring many from visiting.
This isn’t just a matter of “nervousness”; it’s a widespread feeling of distrust and apprehension. Reports of tourists being detained by ICE, sometimes for extended periods without access to legal counsel or basic necessities, are circulating widely. These accounts paint a picture of an increasingly unpredictable and potentially hostile environment for visitors.
The fear isn’t merely theoretical; the experiences of some tourists confirm these fears.… Continue reading
President Trump’s policies, including proposed tariffs and annexation suggestions, have angered many Canadians, leading to a significant boycott of U.S. travel. This boycott threatens the U.S. tourism industry, which relies heavily on Canadian visitors, who spent $20.5 billion in the U.S. in the previous year. Industry leaders express concerns about substantial revenue losses and job cuts, estimating a potential $2.1 billion drop in spending with a 10% decrease in Canadian tourism. While some downplay the impact, polls show a significant portion of Canadians are choosing domestic travel instead, highlighting the potential for a major economic blow to the U.S.
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