Will tourism slump force Trump to rethink his unilateral approach?
A massive tourism crash hits the US, with political fallout threatening major events.
Deep Dive
International tourism to the US fell 4% in 2025 while global travel grew, standing alone in decline. Analysts blame President Trump's antagonistic foreign policies, anti-immigrant strategies, and visa restrictions. Canadian land travel plummeted 30%. The World Travel & Tourism Council estimates an $50 billion loss from 11 million fewer visitors, jeopardizing hundreds of thousands of jobs and potentially impacting major events like the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Why It Matters
The economic and political fallout could force a major policy shift and damage the US's global standing.