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Travel to United States drops in wake of Trump presidency
Foreign travel to the United States dropped significantly after President Donald Trump's election, with notable declines reported by March 2025.
This decline followed reports of harsh detentions at U.S. airports and increasing discomfort among visitors due to tariffs, ideology, safety, and principles.
Paul Douglas, who identifies as queer, visited Disneyland in October 2024 but plans to avoid U.S. travel for the next four years, exemplifying this trend.
According to March Commerce Department data, foreign visitors by air fell nearly 10% from last year, while Goldman Sachs warns this could cost up to $90 billion in lost tourism revenue.
The downturn threatens economies dependent on tourism, particularly states like Florida, as it may reduce business income and state funding amid concerns from lodging and restaurant industries.