The US has lost approximately $2.35 billion in travel revenue from Canadian tourists over the past year, as many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the US. This decline is attributed to the US tariffs and comments made by President Donald Trump about annexing Canada. The boycott has resulted in 800,000 fewer trips to the US in April compared to the same time in 2024.
Kent Truscott, a resident of London, Ontario, is one of the many Canadians who have chosen to boycott the US. He and his family had previously taken multiple trips to the US, but since late 2024, they have decided to spend their money in Canada instead. Truscott and his wife recently spent their vacation in the Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Canada-US Travel Boycott
The boycott has had a significant impact on American cities and states that rely heavily on Canadian tourism. Many of these cities have launched targeted campaigns to urge Canadians to return. Despite a slight uptick in road trips to the US in April, the overall decline in Canadian tourism has been felt across the country.
The loss of revenue from Canadian tourists has been substantial, with many American businesses feeling the effects. The boycott has also led to an increase in Canadian tourism within Canada, as many Canadians are choosing to explore their own country instead of traveling to the US.
Implications of the Boycott
The decline in Canadian tourism has significant implications for the US economy. The loss of revenue from tourism can have a ripple effect on local businesses and communities that rely on tourist dollars. As the boycott continues, it remains to be seen how the US will respond to the decline in Canadian tourism.
The boycott is a response to the US tariffs and President Trump’s comments about annexing Canada, and it is unclear when or if Canadian tourists will return to the US in large numbers. For now, many Canadians are choosing to spend their money elsewhere, and the US is feeling the effects of the boycott.
