Canadians Boycott US Travel, Costing America C$3.3 Billion as Trips Drop by 800,000
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 14
Canadians Boycott US Travel, Costing America C$3.3 Billion as Trips Drop by 800,000
1 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 14
Summary
C$3.3 billion in US travel revenue was lost last year as Canadians kept avoiding American trips more than a year after Donald Trump returned to office.
800,000 fewer Canadian trips to the US were recorded in April than in the same month of 2024, with travelers citing US tariffs, Trump's annexation rhetoric and broader anger over his policies.
Canadian tourists are redirecting spending to domestic and overseas destinations instead, swapping US vacations for trips to Atlantic Canada, Italy, Morocco and Spain.
New York City and other US destinations have started courting Canadians back with targeted ads and discounts, including 30% off some Broadway tickets and hotel rooms.
Several travelers told the BBC the rupture goes beyond one presidency, saying a weaker Canadian dollar also hurts affordability but restored relations would be needed before they return.