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Canadian tourism to U.S. fell 25% in 2025 amid political tensions, data shows
CBS News • • business
Key Points:
- In 2025, Canadian visits to the U.S. dropped by approximately 25%, leading to a decline in tourism spending from nearly $15 billion in 2024 to $13.3 billion.
- The decrease in travel coincided with heightened political and trade tensions between the Trump administration and Canadian officials, including disputes over tariffs and controversial remarks by President Trump.
- Despite the drop in Canadian tourists, the Trump administration claimed its policies have positively impacted American tourism, citing major events and improvements in city safety and aesthetics.
- Canadians compensated for reduced U.S. travel by increasing domestic trips by 5.1 million and international visits outside the U.S. by 1.3 million, benefiting Canada's economy.
- Historically, Canadians have favored U.S. travel for vacations and family visits due to proximity and warmer climates, making the recent shift notable.
