Are wealthy tourists shying away from visiting due to Donald Trump's influence?
In a significant turn of events, the Canadian tourist boycott of the United States in 2025 has been primarily driven by political and border issues, including dissatisfaction with policies associated with former President Donald Trump. The boycott, a reflection of broken trust and rising resentment between the countries, has led to a significant decline in Canadian visits to the U.S., causing a multi-billion dollar loss for the American economy.
Prior to the boycott, Canada accounted for 26% of America's tourists in 2024, with 50% of Canadians visiting the U.S. Since the population of Canada is approximately 40 million, this made Canada the single largest source of tourism in the United States. In 2024, 20 million Canadian tourists visited the United States and spent $20.5 billion. However, in 2025, Canadian travel to the U.S. dropped dramatically—by over 70% according to some estimates—with a 37% year-over-year decline in road trips and a 26% decrease in air travel noted in July 2025 alone.
This sustained reduction represents billions of dollars in lost revenue for U.S. businesses, particularly in border towns, resorts in Florida, and retail hubs such as Buffalo. The tourism industry, including hospitality and retail sectors, is facing a crisis with no immediate recovery in sight, and the loss of Canadian “snowbird” winter travelers adds further uncertainty.
The boycott has had a severe economic impact on the U.S. tourism sector. This ongoing situation signals complex challenges beyond tourism, involving cross-border relations and economic recovery in affected U.S. regions.
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Sources: [1] Mexico Daily Post [2] Various reports on U.S. tourism sector impact [3] Data from U.S. Department of Commerce [4] Reports on job losses in tourism-reliant cities [5] Estimates on reduced flights and canceled trips
- Due to the Canadian tourist boycott, the U.S. has witnessed a significant plunge in finance from the tourism sector, as Canadians previously accounted for 26% of total tourism revenue in 2024, amounting to $20.5 billion.
- With the ongoing travel decline, the American economy is experiencing a steep drop in lifestyle spending, as the reduction in Canadian visits has impacted businesses, particularly those in border towns, resorts, and retail hubs, resulting in billions of dollars in losses and economic recovery challenges.
