Trump Tariffs, Visa Fees Blamed for 6.3% Tourism Slump

Trump administration tariffs and visa policies drive a 6.3% slump in U.S. tourism, with international arrivals dropping sharply in 2025 while global travel rises 4%. Canadians slash visits by 22%, or 4 million fewer travelers, hitting Florida and California hard as snowbirds pivot to Mexico, Spain, and Portugal. Las Vegas hotels offer Canadian dollar parity to lure visitors, but economic fears and border rhetoric deter them.