New York sees decline in Canadian visitors amid tariff concerns [Video]

New York is experiencing a decline in Canadian visitors as the busy tourism season begins. Border crossings were down nearly 22% year over year in April, according to the latest report from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This trend follows comments from the White House about annexing Canada and imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian goods.The decrease in crossings is concerning for the North Country, especially as communities prepare for major events like the Can-Am Rugby Tournament and the Ironman, which bring Canadian participants to the region. Mary Jane Lawrence, chief operating officer for the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, said they are taking steps to reach out to Canadian visitors and assure them they are welcome to come when they are ready.”We want the Canadian traveler to know fearful to come across the border. We are the same region that we were last year and last month. So we …