Mon Mar 24 06:47:07 UTC 2025: ## Trump Policies to Cost US Tourism $64 Billion in 2025: Report

**Washington D.C., March 24, 2025** – President Donald Trump’s policies are projected to significantly damage the US tourism sector, resulting in a substantial loss of revenue and visitor numbers in 2025, according to a new report from Tourism Economics.

The report, released late last month, initially predicted an 8.8% increase in foreign tourist arrivals. However, this forecast has been drastically revised downwards to a 5.1% decline. Tourism Economics now expects a 10.9% drop in spending by foreign tourists, translating to an estimated $64 billion loss in revenue for the year.

This downturn is attributed to a combination of factors, including anti-US sentiment fueled by the Trump administration’s policies and rhetoric, a strengthening dollar, and stringent immigration policies. A survey by YouGov reveals that 35% of respondents from 16 European and Asian countries are less likely to visit the US under the current administration.

Western European tourists, who comprised 37% of US visitors in 2024, are most likely to choose alternative destinations, along with Canadians and Mexicans. The impact is already being felt, with a 23% year-on-year drop in Canadians returning from the US in February, according to Statistics Canada. The US Travel Association has also warned that customs tariffs will further deter Canadian tourists, the largest group of foreign visitors in 2024 (20.4 million).

While some tourists from countries like France, Uzbekistan, and Argentina remain unaffected, the overall outlook is grim. Tourism Economics president Adam Sacks warns that the situation has worsened since the report’s publication and anticipates even more negative consequences. The World Tourism Forum Institute echoes these concerns, stating that the current climate could reshape the nation’s tourism sector for years to come.

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