US EditionCanada's Domestic Tourism Industry Could Net Billions Due to U.S. Trade War: Report
- A report released on June 3, 2025, by The Canadian Press suggests that ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. Could potentially benefit the country's domestic tourism sector.
- This follows a decline in Canadian interest to travel to the U.S., dropping from over 50% in November to 27% in April, amid tariff disputes and economic fears.
- Senior economist Kiefer Van Mulligen notes that Canadians may choose staycations to reduce spending and Canada could gain tourists deterred by U.S. Policies under President Trump.
- The report suggests that this change could bring nearly $8.8 billion more to Canada’s tourism industry this year, even though fewer American visitors are crossing the border.
- This potential windfall suggests that Canada's domestic tourism industry might offset some losses from reduced inbound U.S. Travel and changes in global visitor patterns.
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