Adirondack tourism officials concerned over impact of tariffs on Canadian visitors [Video]

Despite President Donald Trump’s decision last week to put a 30-day pause on the implementation of tariffs on Canadian goods, tourism officials in the Adirondacks remain concerned about the potential backlash. The uncertainty surrounding the future of U.S.-Canada trade relations has led to unease among Canadian travelers, which could significantly impact the region’s economy.Dan Kelleher, president and CEO of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, said that the concerns go beyond the tariffs themselves. “We’re concerned not just about the tariffs being implemented, but the general heating up of the language around the tariffs in our relationship with Canada,” Kelleher said.ROOST officials have observed that the proposed federal policies regarding tariffs have created an atmosphere of uncertainty, causing an increase in trip cancellations to the Adirondacks. Each year, Canadian visitors account for roughly 5 percent of total visitation to the region, and a decline in this group would have a …