Canadian tourism to U.S. fell 25% in 2025 amid political tensions, data shows - CBS News

What the report says

CBS News reported that Canadian travel to the United States declined sharply in 2025, citing Canadian government data showing visits were down about 25% from the prior year. The report said Canadians made 7.1 million fewer trips to the U.S. than in 2024, while spending in the country fell to $13.3 billion from nearly $15 billion, reducing tourism revenue by billions of dollars.

According to CBS, the travel pullback occurred during a period of strained U.S.-Canada relations under President Trump’s administration. The article pointed to disputes over tariffs and trade, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s April comments that U.S. tariffs had damaged Canadian auto and steel workers and slowed economic growth. CBS also noted that Trump’s suggestion that Canada become the 51st state further aggravated tensions, with Carney responding that Canada was not for sale.

The report said many Canadians redirected travel spending at home or to destinations outside the United States. Canadian domestic travel rose by 5.1 million trips, while trips to countries other than the U.S. increased by 1.3 million. That shift matters because Canadians have traditionally been a major source of U.S. tourism, aided by proximity, family ties and warmer destinations south of the border.

CBS included a response from White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly, who said the administration’s policies had helped U.S. tourism and cited major events such as the Los Angeles Olympics, the FIFA World Cup and the country’s 250th anniversary as draws for international visitors.