Canadians Boycott US Travel Amid Trump-Era Tensions

Canadians are boycotting travel to the US in response to President Donald Trump's re-election, with over 800,000 fewer trips made in April compared to the same time in 2024. The boycott has resulted in a loss of approximately C$3.3bn ($2.35bn; £1.75bn) in travel revenue for the US last year.

Kent Truscott and his family from London, Ontario, had previously taken multiple trips to the US but cancelled their plans to visit Texas after Trump's re-election. They instead spent thousands of dollars exploring Canada's Atlantic provinces, including Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Lynda Rousseau and her husband Joe also cancelled a cruise that was due to depart from New York City and go through the Panama canal. Instead, they rebooked for a different cruise through Rome and Barcelona, where they enjoyed exploring ancient ruins and eating delicious food.

Not everyone is driven solely by Trump's treatment of Canada, with some Canadians noting that the declining Canadian dollar has also made the US less affordable. However, many say they feel their country's relationship with the US has hit a breaking point, and it would take significant efforts to repair it for them to return.