Millions of Canadians shunned touring to the U.S. final 12 months, selecting to take extra journeys inside the nation and abroad, Canadian authorities data reveals.
Visits by Canadians to the U.S. in 2025 fell roughly 25%, leading to billions much less in tourism spending, in response to the report. Canadians spent $13.3 billion within the U.S. final 12 months, down from almost $15 billion in 2024. The drop got here amid heightened political and commerce tensions between the Trump administration and Canadian officers.
In April, for instance, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney mentioned President Trump’s tariffs had harm auto and metal staff within the nation and stymied its financial development. Mr. Trump’s suggestion that Canada ought to develop into the 51st state additionally strained relations, with Carney telling Mr. Trump that Canada just isn’t on the market.
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly mentioned the Trump administration’s insurance policies have benefited tourism within the U.S.
“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 mentioned in a press release to CBS News. “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.”
Canadians have traditionally flocked to the U.S. for holidays and household journeys, drawn by the proximity of their southern neighbor and its sometimes hotter climate.
But journey survey information present that Canadians final 12 months logged 7.1 million fewer visits to the U.S. than in 2024, spending extra time vacationing in Canada and overseas. Domestic journey by Canadians rose by 5.1 million, a boon to the nation’s economic system, whereas whole visits to locations exterior the U.S. rose by 1.3 million.