Canadian tourism to U.S. slumped 25% in 2025 amid political tensions

Millions of Canadians avoided traveling to the United States last year, opting instead for trips within Canada and to international destinations, according to Canadian government data. Visits by Canadians to the U.S. in 2025 fell by approximately 25%, resulting in billions of dollars less in tourism spending.

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President Trump has done more for American tourism than anyone, including by making our cities safe and beautiful again for all to enjoy and bringing major events like the Los Angeles Olympics and FIFA World Cup to the United States and Canada.

Canadians spent $13.3 billion in the U.S. in 2025, a decrease from nearly $15 billion in 2024. This drop coincided with heightened political and trade tensions between the Trump administration and Canadian officials. For instance, in April, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that President Trump's tariffs negatively impacted auto and steel workers in Canada and hindered its economic growth. Relations were further strained by Mr. Trump's suggestion that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, to which Carney responded that Canada is not for sale.

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The administration also spared no effort giving our country's 250th anniversary the spectacle it deserved, which was witnessed by visitors from around the globe.

White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly asserted that the Trump administration's policies have bolstered U.S. tourism. "President Trump has done more for American tourism than anyone, including by making our cities safe and beautiful again for all to enjoy and bringing major events like the Los Angeles Olympics and FIFA World Cup to the United States and Canada," she said in a statement. "The administration also spared no effort giving our country's 250th anniversary the spectacle it deserved, which was witnessed by visitors from around the globe."

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tariffs had hurt auto and steel workers in the country and stymied its economic growth.

Historically, Canadians have frequently traveled to the U.S. for vacations and family visits, attracted by its proximity and generally warmer climate. However, travel survey data indicates that Canadians made 7.1 million fewer visits to the U.S. in 2025 compared to 2024. During the same period, domestic travel by Canadians increased by 5.1 million trips, benefiting the country's economy, while total visits to destinations outside the U.S. rose by 1.3 million.

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Canada is not for sale.