Canadian Travel to United States Drops as Canadians Replace US Vacations with International Trips
Canadians are increasingly shunning travel to the United States, with government data showing a 25% drop in visits during 2025. This shift has resulted in a loss of $3.3 billion in tourism spending for the U.S. economy. The decline is attributed to heightened political and trade tensions under the administration, specifically regarding the administration's tariff regime and the president's repeated threats to annex Canada as the 51st state. In response to these hostile policies, Canadians have redirected their travel to other international destinations, with spending on trips to Europe and Asia growing significantly. While the administration announced that the policies have benefited American tourism by making cities safer and more beautiful, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney noted that the administration's tariffs have hurt Canadian workers. The data indicates a persistent shift in travel preferences, with the2025 border crossings reaching the deepest and most sustained declines on record since the 9/11 attacks.