Almost 4,600 fewer people went to the US in March compared with the same time last year, according to government data
Australians are increasingly avoiding travel to the US under Donald Trump’s second presidency, fresh data shows, with forecasters expecting tourist numbers to plummet further throughout the year.
Official statistics from the US International Trade Administration reveal the number of visitors from Australia in March 2025 was down by 7% compared with March 2024 – a reduction of 4,559 people.
This is the largest decline since March 2021, when the Covid-19 pandemic was disrupting international travel.
Good, you should see Canadians, it’s something like 30-40% down, I have heard 70% down to certain places. I live less than one hour to the border (like almost every Canadian) and for 30 years I went to the state once or twice a month, but now, last time I went there was November 2024.
According to the CBC, March was down 17% for Canadians, that’s 900 000 visits in one month alone.
Since spring break trips are booked ahead of time and harder to cancel last minute, I have a feeling it’s going to get worse during summer. A lot worse.
And it going to last for the duration of this presidency.
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Same. I used to cross the border a couple of times a year just for something different. I wouldn’t even consider it now.