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Canadian Travel to U.S. Drops Sharply for Fourth Consecutive Month

April data shows significant declines in Canadian car and air travel to the U.S., as political tensions and economic policies drive travelers to alternative destinations.

Vehicles drive across the Peace Bridge between the United States and Canada, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Delta Air Lines flight lands at Harry Reid International Airport, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Overview

  • Canadian car travel to the U.S. fell by 35% in April 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
  • Air travel from Canada to the U.S. also decreased by 20% year-over-year in April, marking the fourth consecutive month of declining numbers.
  • The downturn follows backlash against U.S. tariffs and annexation rhetoric, with former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging Canadians to avoid U.S. travel earlier this year.
  • Canadian travelers are increasingly choosing destinations like Mexico, Europe, and Asia instead of the U.S., according to travel industry leaders.
  • The U.S. Travel Association warns that the decline in Canadian tourism could result in billions of dollars in lost revenue and jeopardize thousands of jobs in the hospitality sector.