Canadian Travel to Florida Falls 13.9% as U.S. Tariffs Hit $26.7 Billion in Goods
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Updated · Miami Today · Sep 2
Canadian Travel to Florida Falls 13.9% as U.S. Tariffs Hit $26.7 Billion in Goods
3 articles · Updated · Miami Today · Sep 2
Summary
721,000 Canadians visited Florida in the second quarter, down 4.2% from a year earlier, while first-half travel to the state fell 13.9% as U.S.-Canada trade tensions intensified.
Up to 50% U.S. tariffs on $26.7 billion of Canadian products, along with President Donald Trump's rhetoric about Canada as a "51st state," have deepened the chill; Canada plans dollar-for-dollar retaliation starting Sept. 8.
4 million fewer Canadians visited the U.S. last year than in 2024, and Canadian visitor spending in New York state dropped 28%, extending the tourism hit beyond Florida.
New York's "NY Loves Canada" and Vermont's "100% Love for Canada" campaigns show local tourism groups trying to offset damage from the bilateral dispute and win Canadian travelers back.
The downturn points to broader economic and diplomatic costs for two longtime allies, with the report warning that a prolonged public fight could make normal cross-border travel and trust harder to restore.