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Canadian Tourism to U.S. Declines Due to Trump's Policies

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  • Canadian tourists avoiding U.S. due to Trump's policies
  • Significant drop in land border crossings and flight bookings
  • Anxiety among Canadians due to reports of traveler detentions
  • Substantial decrease in bookings to the U.S.
  • Efforts to attract Canadians back to U.S. destinations
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  • There has been a significant drop in land border crossings from Canada into the U.S., with over 910,000 fewer crossings last month compared to March 2024, representing a more than 22% decrease.
  • Canadian travelers have expressed concerns over being detained at U.S. border crossings, such as the case of Canadian Jasmine Mooney who was held for 12 days before being released at her own expense, contributing to anxiety among Canadians.
  • The Canadian Association of University Teachers has warned its members against nonessential travel to the U.S. due to the "political landscape" under Trump, urging caution especially for academics critical of the administration.
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  • Ben Wilson, a local shop owner in Windsor, Ontario, expresses concerns about crossing the border due to potential searches and detentions, impacting his ability to visit Detroit for business purposes.
  • The Travel Group, a Vancouver-based travel agency, has experienced a significant decline in bookings to the U.S., leading to a near-total collapse of their U.S. business, as noted by consultant McKenzie McMillan.
  • Lesley Keyter, CEO of the Travel Lady agency in Calgary, has witnessed travelers forfeiting money to cancel their U.S. trips, indicating a tangible financial impact on local travel agencies.
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  • Sauer is worried about potential privacy invasion if a border guard checks his cellphone, revealing his past marijuana purchases legal in Canada but illegal in the U.S.
  • Dietra Wilson, who used to frequently visit Detroit from Windsor, Ont., expresses concerns about crossing the border due to worries stemming from Trump's presidency.
  • Ben Wilson, Dietra's husband, also shares apprehensions about crossing the border, reflecting the overall anxiety among Canadian travelers.
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