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Canadian U.S. Trips Plunge 32%, Costing $8.5 B

4/27/2026

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Canadian return trips to the United States fell 32% in March 2026, extending a 14-month decline.
U.S. tourism revenue fell $8.5 billion (4.6%) after the drop in Canadian visitors.
Domestic tourism in Canada rose 2.5% in 2025 as travelers shifted spending from the United States.
Fredericton painter Bruce Newman stopped U.S. trips and plans trips to Scotland and Quebec after President Donald Trump’s policies sparked a boycott.

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Story summary

Canadian return trips to the United States fell 32% in March 2026, extending a 14-month decline.
U.S. tourism revenue fell $8.5 billion (4.6%) after the drop in Canadian visitors.
Domestic tourism in Canada rose 2.5% in 2025 as travelers shifted spending from the United States.
Fredericton painter Bruce Newman stopped U.S. trips and plans trips to Scotland and Quebec after President Donald Trump’s policies sparked a boycott.