In April 2025, return trips by Canadians from the U.S. saw a significant decline, with air travel down nearly 20% and land crossings dropping over 35% compared to the previous year.

As Canadians reassess their vacation plans, they are increasingly opting for travel to destinations in Europe, Asia, and South America, particularly Japan and Thailand.

This decline in travel is largely attributed to a growing boycott against U.S. vacations and products, sparked by tariffs imposed by the U.S. and controversial remarks from President Donald Trump.

The Canadian travel boycott began in February 2025, when then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau advised against traveling to the U.S. in response to these tensions.

The situation reflects strained U.S.-Canada relations, exacerbated by ongoing trade tensions that have economic implications for both countries.

According to the U.S. Travel Association, a 10% drop in Canadian tourism could lead to a loss of $2.1 billion in spending and jeopardize around 140,000 jobs in the U.S.

If the trend of reduced spending by international visitors continues, the U.S. could face a staggering loss of at least $21 billion in travel-related export revenue.

In addition to travel, many Canadians are participating in a Buy Canada movement, boycotting American products as a form of protest against U.S. policies.

U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and retaliatory measures from Canada have raised unemployment and economic concerns, pushing the Canadian economy closer to recession.

Canadians represent approximately 25% of all foreign visitors to the U.S., making them the largest group of international tourists, according to the U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office.

In March 2025, U.S. travel service exports, which include accommodations and meals purchased by international visitors, experienced their worst decline in nearly 25 years, falling over 7%.

While initial trip cancellations were limited due to non-refundable bookings, new reservations for U.S. travel are expected to decline further as the boycott continues.