Overview

• International arrivals to the United States fell 12% year-on-year in March, with German tourism plunging 28%, according to the International Trade Administration.
• Reports of detentions and entry denials at U.S. borders have unsettled foreign travelers, including cases of documented individuals held for extended periods.
• President Trump has rejected concerns about border enforcement policies, stating that tourists are treated well upon arrival in the U.S.
• Trump acknowledged that nationalism might play a minor role in the tourism decline but expressed skepticism about its broader impact.
• The downturn in tourism raises economic concerns for the travel industry and global perceptions of U.S. openness.