Canada, the UK and others send us travel warnings

Stricter U.S. policy and its global impact

Under the Trump administration, U.S. immigration laws have led to increased scrutiny at border checkpoints. Travelers from Canada and other closely related to the United States now face delays, legal complications and even detention if they cannot meet the expanded entry requirements.

Canadian government Specially recommended for those planning to stay in the United States for more than 30 days U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Failure to complete this registration may result in fines, deportation or potential prosecution.

Economic Impact of U.S. Travel Warning

New consultations are expected to further undermine Canada’s tourism industry, with forecasts showing that Canadian tourists will be reduced by 2 million this year. A reduction in tourism spending could result in $2.1B loss and cause 14,000 job losses in the industry that relies on Canadian tourists, including airlines, hotels, restaurants and retailers.

Since most of the U.S. tourism relies on Canadian tourists, this trend is already affecting businesses that cater to the international arrival. Booking and sales for U.S. businesses, especially in areas close to the Canadian border, have declined as travel cancellations increase.

As recently reported in the U.S. media, Bellingham, Washington, and restaurants that once buzzed with Canadian customers look more like “ghost towns.” Bellingham is located about 18 miles south of the U.S.-Canadian border.

At the same time, according to Tourism Economics– Analyzing global travel data and economic impacts – International travel to the United States is expected to drop by 5.1% in 2025, resulting in a possible loss of $18B of visitors this year.

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