Tourists Flee as Trump Tariff War Slams Nevada and U.S. States with Economic Fallout By Mathew Abraham, 2 days ago In [View all]

Tourists Flee as Trump Tariff War Slams Nevada and U.S. States with Economic Fallout

By Mathew Abraham, 2 days ago

In 2025, several US states are grappling with a significant tourism downturn, a trend that spans across Nevada, California, Vermont, Michigan, and other regions. While states like Nevada see sharp declines in visitor numbers and hotel revenues, others like Ocean City, Maryland, manage to hold steady. The root causes include the fallout from the Trump tariff war, rising travel costs, and a slowdown in international arrivals, particularly from Canada and Europe. This slump in tourism spending is reshaping local economies reliant on travel and hospitality


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Las Vegas, a global hub for tourism, has witnessed an alarming decline in visitors in 2025. Visitor numbers in June dropped by over 11% compared to the previous year, while hotel occupancy fell by 6.5 percentage points.


..............Vermont, traditionally reliant on Canadian tourists, saw a 45% drop in Canadian campers in its state parks this year. Similarly, Michigan faced a 13% decrease in Canadian visitors. This decline is linked to weaker cross-border travel due to the ongoing trade tensions and rising travel costs.


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While New York City continues to thrive, regions like Niagara Falls have experienced a significant downturn. Upstate New York saw hotel occupancy drop by 15%, with Niagara Falls being one of the hardest hit. The decline in Canadian visitors is a primary factor, as the area has long relied on cross-border traffic.........................




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