Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing
9 days ago
- #Canada-US relations
- #Trump administration
- #travel boycott
- Canadian travelers are boycotting the US due to opposition to Trump's policies and trade actions.
- October marked the 10th straight month of decline in Canadian travel to the US, with air travel down 24% and car travel down 30%.
- The US has seen a 3.2% drop in international spending, largely due to fewer Canadian visitors.
- Canada is facing tariffs on goods, and trade talks were derailed by tensions over an anti-tariff ad.
- Some US tourist destinations are trying to attract Canadians back with discounts and welcome passes.
- Canada's domestic tourism has benefited, with record-breaking revenue from May to August 2025.
- Canadian snowbirds are staying home more, with only 10% planning US trips this year, down 66% from last year.
- Some Canadians have sold their winter homes in Florida due to frustrations with the Trump administration.
- Ms. Gammon and others plan to continue the boycott unless significant changes occur.