"The U.S. Travel Association projects that the United States will welcome five million fewer international visitors this year. Much of this decline stems from growing distrust and negative sentiment toward the country, fueled by President Trump's recent actions. The drop in tourists-and the revenue they bring-could have dramatic effects on Rocky Mountain towns that rely heavily on international visitation. Following the rollout of widespread tariffs and rhetoric such as the "51st state" remarks, Canadians in particular have grown increasingly reluctant to travel south."
"With the Canadian dollar already weak and prices in the U.S. continuing to rise, many Canadians were already on the fence about traveling south. Recent political actions appear to have made the decision to stay home easier for America's neighbors to the north. Since tariffs were enacted in March, Canadian tourism to Whitefish has fallen nearly 25 percent, while Canadian spending is down more than 12 percent."
The United States is projected to receive five million fewer international visitors this year, driven largely by growing distrust and negative sentiment tied to President Trump's recent actions. Widespread tariffs and rhetoric such as the "51st state" remarks have made Canadians particularly reluctant to travel south, reducing cross-border visitation in ski towns. Whitefish, Montana, about forty miles south of the Canadian border, relies heavily on Canadian tourists, who make up roughly a quarter of visitors. Since tariffs began in March, Canadian arrivals to Whitefish have fallen nearly 25 percent and Canadian spending is down over 12 percent, producing rapid economic ripple effects for local businesses ahead of the holiday season.
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