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Senator blames Trump administration’s ‘insulting’ rhetoric for tourism slump
Shaheen says the drop reflects lost trust after comments by Trump and Howard Lutnick, with Canadian visits down 30%, she said.
- In a Senate hearing today, Democrat Sen. Jeanne Shaheen blamed the Trump administration's "insulting" rhetoric for a 30 per cent drop in Canadian tourism in New Hampshire, citing loss of trust and goodwill.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick previously attacked Canada's trade approach during a Friday discussion with Semafor World Economy in Washington, saying Canadian strategies "They suck."
- Lutnick defended his position today, claiming Canada leans heavily on the United States economy while calling it "outrageous" that Canadian provinces restrict American liquor imports.
- Shaheen countered that the United States should prioritize working with allies rather than insulting them, emphasizing that administration comments damage bilateral relationships and local economies.
- Persistent trade tensions underscore broader friction between the nations as officials clash over economic reliance and the diplomatic impact of the administration's public statements on tourism and commerce.
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A New Hampshire democrat senator blamed the collapse of Canadian tourism in his state on Trump's "insulting" rhetoric.
·Montreal, Canada
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Shaheen Slams Secretary Lutnick’s Insulting Comments that Harm U.S.-Canada Trade and Tourism, Damage Local Economies
(Washington, DC) – In today’s Senate hearing examining the President’s budget request for the Department of Commerce, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, slammed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s comments insulting Canada—arguing that his rhetoric and President Trump’s trade war have real consequences for the U.S. economy and international partnerships, particularly for states like N…
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Senator blames Trump administration's 'insulting' rhetoric for tourism slump
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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