Malaise under the passport: Americans afraid to travel - Project Arcadie

If Donald Trump's first election in 2016 had surprised, his re-election in 2024 was accompanied by a deeper malaise — both among Europeans and Americans. The French, like many Europeans, kept a fascination for the United States, but now hesitated to go there. The misadventure of two German roadtrip parties, which went around the world, marked the minds of the public. In March 2025, the International Trade Administration announced a 12% decline i…