New York has a message for Canadian tourists who might be rethinking their trips to the US: “We’re lucky to have neighbors like you!”
The Empire State is particularly exposed to a decline in Canadian tourism as President Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs and calls to make Canada America’s 51st state have strained relations between the two countries and prompted some Canadians to call for boycotts of US travel.
According to the governor’s office , Canadian visitation to New York State fell more than 26% in 2025, the year Trump took office, and Canadian spending fell 28%. The Canadian government also reported a 25% drop in residents’ border…
