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U.S. Tourism Faces $90 Billion Loss Amid Policy Fallout

4/16/2025

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The U.S. tourism industry is reeling from President Trump's contentious policies, witnessing a staggering 17% plunge in European visitors and an 11% drop in overall non-citizen arrivals since March 2024. Economists are sounding the alarm, predicting losses could surpass $90 billion, jeopardizing countless jobs and the economic health of the hospitality sector.

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The U.S. tourism industry is reeling from President Trump's contentious policies, witnessing a staggering 17% plunge in European visitors and an 11% drop in overall non-citizen arrivals since March 2024. Economists are sounding the alarm, predicting losses could surpass $90 billion, jeopardizing countless jobs and the economic health of the hospitality sector.