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Canada-U.S. Boycott Costs $4.5B, Boosts Mexico Tourism

2/18/2026

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A year-long boycott has sharply reduced travel between Canada and the United States.
Canadian leisure travel fell 27% for road trips and 18% for flights.
In January 2026, Statistics Canada reported a 26.8% decrease in Canadians' return trips.
The boycott has cost the United States economy about $4.5 billion.
Canadian tourists are shifting to Mexico, which has seen a surge in visitors.

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Story summary

A year-long boycott has sharply reduced travel between Canada and the United States.
Canadian leisure travel fell 27% for road trips and 18% for flights.
In January 2026, Statistics Canada reported a 26.8% decrease in Canadians' return trips.
The boycott has cost the United States economy about $4.5 billion.
Canadian tourists are shifting to Mexico, which has seen a surge in visitors.