With schools out as of today for spring break, many families would normally head south of the boarder, however A growing number of Canadians are avoiding U.S. travel as trade tensions between the two countries escalate. The U.S. is expected to lose 3 million Canadian visitors this year, a 15% drop, resulting in a $3.3 billion loss in spending. The decline is linked to ongoing tariffs, threats from President Trump, and new travel regulations that would require Canadians to register with U.S. authorities and submit to fingerprinting for extended stays.
These developments have already caused a reduction in vehicle and truck crossings, with U.S. areas like Buffalo seeing a drop in Canadian tourism-related revenues. While some Canadians are opting to stay within their borders, the loss of tourism from Canada is still expected to affect profits and jobs in U.S. destinations that rely heavily on Canadian visitors. Despite the strain, some Canadians continue to visit the U.S., particularly in warmer states, although attitudes are shifting.
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