Chicago tourism industry worried over possible impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs as foreigners avoid traveling to US [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — The escalating tariff war is affecting tourism in Chicago.

International travel is big for the city, and Canadians are cancelling trips.

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It’s tough to get too excited for a Chicago River boat tour with winter-like temperatures in April. Yet, some tourists continue to take in the sights of Chicago, especially a river view glimpse of the city’s world famous architecture.

As Shoreline Sightseeing Tours pass Trump Tower, the President’s glaring name on the building is a reminder to the tourism industry how Donald Trump’s policies on tariffs and souring relationship with neighboring Canada and Mexico are affecting their foreign visitor business.

“I don’t think we have seen enough yet to know how much this is affecting us yet,” said Bridget Carlson, Shoreline Sightseeing Tours marketing director.

Carlson said Canada is the company’s largest foreign visitor. According to latest numbers from Chicago’s marketing organization Choose Chicago, close to 2 million …