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Tourists Avoiding US After Their Countries Hit by Tariffs [Video]

Tourists from countries significantly hit by President Donald Trump‘s trade tariffs are booking fewer trips to the U.S., according to data collected by the hotel search site Trivago.

The data showed a double-digit percentage drop in the number of travelers from Japan, Canada and Mexico opting to visit the U.S. since the president announced his tariffs.

Newsweek has contacted Trivago outside regular hours for comment via email.

Why It Matters

Earlier this month, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) projected that visitor spending in the U.S. would fall from $181 billion in 2024 to less than $169 billion because of a decline in “international traveler confidence.”

Travelers from across the globe have faced increased scrutiny under the Trump administration’s tighter border controls and immigration policies, and a growing number of countries have issued travel warnings for the U.S.

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