Amid ‘polarising’ Trump policies, tourists avoiding America visit

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NEW YORK: In the past few weeks, some of US President Donald Trump’s legislative measures have clouded US tourism, which has made some foreign visitors angry and have been worried about a strong dollar and prices.

According to a report released last month by Tourism Economics, the arrival of foreign visitors to the United States is predicting 5.1 percent falling in 2025 compared to the previous year, instead of 8.8 percent.

Their costs are expected to be 10.9 %.

Since the publication of this report, “the situation has worsened”, and the result will be even worse, the president of the tourism economy, Adam Sex, cited the “effects of anti -influence to the United States”.

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has slapped prices in Canada, Mexico and China – and threatened to impose them on the European Union. A clean plan has been intensified to prevent immigration.

Government agencies such as the US Agency for International Development have been abolished, thousands of government employees have been released from lawyers to Park Rangers, and Trump has developed controversial plans for wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

“The Polarizing situation of the Trump administration’s policies and rhetoric will discourage the United States travel,” said Economics, a subsidiary of Oxford Economics.

He added, “Some organizations will feel pressure to avoid hosting events in the United States, or reduce business travel by sending employees to the United States.”

The World Tourism Forum Institute said that the strict immigration policies, a strong dollar and a mixture of global political tensions could significantly affect the “international arrival”, which could potentially renew the country’s tourism sector for years to come.

In December, in December, 16 European and Asian residents surveyed, 35 % of respondents said they were less likely to come to the United States under Trump, while 22 % are more likely.

‘A little scared of the situation’

For tourists from France, Uzbekistan, and Argentina in New York’s Times Square, Trump’s position has not described his plans.

Marianela Lopez and Ilyn Hudjicoka, both 33, yet used their European passports instead of their Argentine to avoid any problems on the border.

“We were a little afraid of the situation, but we didn’t change our plans,” said Lopez.

The Legardier family, who came from France, said it did not affect their plans.

The Americans “chose this president. This is democracy. If they are not happy, they will change it in four years,” said 54, Laurent Lagardier.

Lagardier added, “Who is he” and avoiding the United States will not change. “

According to the National Travel and Tourism Office, about 777.7 million foreign tourists were expected in 2024, which is 17 % higher from the year, with no final data yet last year.

Canadians cancel a visit to New York

Western European tourists – who made 37 % of visitors in 2024 – is most likely to choose Canada and Mexican as well as other places.

The US Travel Association warned in early February that Customs tariffs would stop Canadians, the largest foreign tourist in the United States with 20.4 million in 2024.

According to Statistics Canada, the number of Canadians returning from the United States from February 23 % decreased by 23 %, which has dropped continuously.

In New York, which welcomed 12.9 million foreign passengers in 2024, the impact is already noticeable, with Canadian residents canceling tour bookings and declining online search of hotels or broadway shows, NYC Tourism President Julie Kokar told AFP.

It reduced its predictions for the year in February, but said that only Canadians are not saying anything to Trump’s United States.

“We are not currently seeing anything from the UK or Europe,” he said, “he said.” “We are definitely watching it very closely.”

But British and German authorities have just warned their citizens to be vigilant with their travel documents, citing the threat of arrest.

United Airlines has noted a decline in domestic travel demands as well as a “big drop” on a trip from Canada to the United States, as many are competitors.

According to Tourism Economics, the decline in international and domestic travel could result in a loss of approximately $ 64 billion in the tourism sector in 2025.

Experts say the Americans now appear to be frozen from an economic point of view, and that terms like recession and inflation also frighten tourists, as well as a threat to a strong greenback.

Tourism economics noted, “This will make the United States more expensive for internal travelers, which will reduce both tourists’ quantities and the average length of stay.”

Professionals are also afraid of the effects of tightening immigration policy on major sports events such as the Rider Cup (2025), the FIFA World Cup (2026), and the 2026 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.