According to March, the number of Canadian trips to the United States decreased sharply by a third compared to March 2024. This is shown by the Border Agency of Canada, published by the CBC News Canadian Public Broadcasting. In particular, the decrease in the number of trips by 13.5% was noted among the airlines, and the fall by 32% among those who crossed the border with land.
The main factors of such a significant decrease in the number of border crossings are two main points: first, the "cheap Canadian dollar", and secondly, negative moods through the Trade War, initiated by the former US President Donald Trump.
In particular, many Canadians are disappointed because of Trump's policies, which included economic restrictions that hit Canadian producers and consumers. In addition, anxiety is increasing due to more frequent border checks, as Trump actively promised to fight immigration, which probably complicated the process of crossing the border for Canadians.
American border guards began to delay people crossing the border much more often, and even reports of long detentions, including cases with foreign tourists, have caused the excitement among Canadians. This has led to the fact that many of those who have visited the United States have become cautious about travel.
