Trump's Anti-Canada Stance: A $600M Hit to NYC Tourism?
The New York Times2 weeks ago
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Trump's Anti-Canada Stance: A $600M Hit to NYC Tourism?

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canada
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Summary:

  • Canadian tourism to NYC is plummeting, resulting in significant economic losses.

  • Canadians spent an estimated $600 million in NYC last year.

  • President Trump's hostility towards Canada is cited as a major factor in the decline.

  • The impact extends to New York State, with over $1.7 billion in lost revenue.

  • Tour operators are reporting substantial decreases in business from Canadian groups.

Trump's Anti-Canada Stance: A $600M Hit to NYC Tourism?

A view of Manhattan from Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn Heights, in 2023.

Canadian tourism to NYC, a significant contributor to the city's economy, is plummeting. Last year alone, Canadians spent an estimated $600 million in the city. But now, trips are being canceled en masse.

Why the decline? Many point to President Trump's hostile rhetoric toward Canada and repeated threats of annexation. This has fueled boycotts of American goods and a decrease in cross-border travel.

The impact extends beyond NYC. Border towns and cities also rely heavily on Canadian tourism. New York State saw over $1.7 billion in spending from Canadian visitors in 2023.

Matt Levy, owner of Spread Love Tours, reports a 50 percent drop in business with Canadian groups, stating that "When you piss off a country and threaten to annex them, they are not going to want to travel here."

This downturn significantly impacts the city's economic recovery from the pandemic and poses a major challenge to the tourism industry.

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