Foreign tourism to the U.S. drops amid Trump-era policies
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U.S. tourism is taking a hit from Trump's policies that are unpopular with international travelers. While other nations are seeing record travel numbers, the U.S. is the only country projected to lose foreign visitor spending this year, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.
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- National Guard soldiers were deployed in Washington, D.C. in response to a declared crime emergency.
- Foreign tourists report feeling less welcome in the US due to nationalistic policies and rhetoric. 32s
- International tourism to the US was forecast to decline by more than 5 percent, with an 8 percent drop predicted nationwide. 52s
- Canadian visits to the US have decreased by 30 percent amid trade tensions and political rhetoric. 1m 21s
- Local businesses note that foreign tourists, who spend more than domestic visitors, are staying away. 2m 2s