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U.S. Border Scrutiny Causes $90 Billion Travel Loss

4/22/2025

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Canadian travelers are experiencing intensified scrutiny at U.S. borders, raising alarms from the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Canadian Association of University Teachers. With inspections and social media checks on the rise, the economic fallout is stark—a 13% decline in border crossings and an estimated $90 billion loss in U.S. travel revenue.

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Story summary

Canadian travelers are experiencing intensified scrutiny at U.S. borders, raising alarms from the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Canadian Association of University Teachers. With inspections and social media checks on the rise, the economic fallout is stark—a 13% decline in border crossings and an estimated $90 billion loss in U.S. travel revenue.