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Trump's Tariffs Prompt Americans to Hide Nationality in Paris

4/12/2025

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American tourists in Paris are feeling the sting of embarrassment over President Trump's tariffs, with some even hiding their nationality. A couple from Oregon went so far as to cover their American flag. Meanwhile, UK travel to the US plummeted by 14.3% in March, fueled by Trump's controversial rhetoric and deportation news, signaling a troubling trend for international tourism.

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American tourists in Paris are feeling the sting of embarrassment over President Trump's tariffs, with some even hiding their nationality. A couple from Oregon went so far as to cover their American flag. Meanwhile, UK travel to the US plummeted by 14.3% in March, fueled by Trump's controversial rhetoric and deportation news, signaling a troubling trend for international tourism.