Canadians Skipping U.S. Trips Amid Political Tensions

Canadian tourists are staying home, leaving businesses on the Champlain Islands reeling—empty docks, quiet restaurants, and vacant vacation homes signal a brutal hit to the local economy. Frustrated merchants are slashing prices by 40% to lure Canadians back, saying they miss their neighbors and want to remind them these islands aren’t political battlegrounds. Meanwhile, Canadians feel unsafe or unwelcome due to recent U.S. rhetoric, with LGBTQ communities and students boycotting trips. New data confirms the trend: only 13% of Canadians now plan U.S. visits next year, down from 21%—and many are waiting for a change in U.S. leadership before crossing the border again. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/c8f086c5123a586d