Canadian Travel to the US Plummets as Trade Tensions Escalate

A 70% drop in Canadian flight bookings to the US and strained diplomatic ties highlight the fallout from tariffs and political rhetoric.

Canadian flight bookings to the US have fallen by over 70% for every month through September 2025, reflecting uncertainty fueled by trade tensions.
Airlines have cut 320,000 seats on Canada-US routes, with peak summer months seeing capacity reduced by 3.5%.
WestJet and other airlines are shifting focus to destinations in Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean to offset declining US demand.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared the traditional US-Canada relationship 'over,' citing tariffs and President Trump's controversial rhetoric, including annexation remarks.
The US tourism industry faces significant challenges, with international visitor projections for 2025 revised from a 9% increase to a 5% decrease.