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Tourists Shift Focus to Shopping Amid Economic Uncertainty

7/25/2025

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Tourists flocking to the U.S. are increasingly drawn to shopping rather than iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building or Disneyland. Yet, looming threats from President Trump's trade war and border policies, coupled with economic uncertainty, could jeopardize this trend, with Bloomberg Intelligence warning that nearly $20 billion in retail spending is at stake in 2023.

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Story summary

Tourists flocking to the U.S. are increasingly drawn to shopping rather than iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building or Disneyland. Yet, looming threats from President Trump's trade war and border policies, coupled with economic uncertainty, could jeopardize this trend, with Bloomberg Intelligence warning that nearly $20 billion in retail spending is at stake in 2023.