Westerners increasingly hesitant to travel to US out of fear of arrests and detentions as Trump enforces crackdown

Summary

The US tourism industry faces a major decline as harsh immigration policies deter visitors.

High-profile detentions of Western travelers have led to a forecasted 9% decrease in visits, reversing a previously expected 5% rise, and risking a $64 billion loss.

Germany and the UK updated travel advisories following detentions of citizens without clear visa violations.

Canadian tourism also dropped significantly amid tariff threats. Denmark and Finland warned transgender travelers about entry issues.

Experts cite anti-immigrant rhetoric and unpredictable enforcement as key deterrents.

  • @[email protected]
    3•3 months ago

    Man, I was going to go to a wedding there that was super important to me but now I’m SO torn.

    • Lanske
      3•3 months ago

      That’s a shame! I can understand you’re torn about it