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Trump Dismisses Tourist Decline Amid Rising Nationalism

4/25/2025

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Donald Trump brushed off worries over a nearly 10% drop in foreign tourists, blaming it on rising nationalism. He insisted that visitors are welcomed, despite alarming reports of detentions, including two German backpackers. With economic forecasts predicting a staggering $29 billion loss, the implications of these trends loom large.

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Donald Trump brushed off worries over a nearly 10% drop in foreign tourists, blaming it on rising nationalism. He insisted that visitors are welcomed, despite alarming reports of detentions, including two German backpackers. With economic forecasts predicting a staggering $29 billion loss, the implications of these trends loom large.