Canadians Cut U.S. Travel Amid Policy Shifts | Calgary News

Canadians slashed their U.S. travel spending by $3.3 billion in 2025, bringing total trips down to $18.1 billion — with leisure travel taking the biggest hit. Fewer than 7.4 million trips were made, a 21% drop, as travelers opted for domestic or international alternatives. The decline began after the U.S. election and accelerated over 15 months, but signs of recovery emerged in April–June, driven by car trips — though air travel remains sluggish. Amid ongoing trade tensions and new tariffs, the future of cross-border travel remains uncertain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8899b254c12caa81