The number of people entering the U.S. from Canada decreased by almost 900,000 in March this year compared to March last year, as reported by the U.S. Border Guard. They're the least travelers since the pandemic. The Canadians are more likely to visit Canada now.
900 000 less Canadian travellers are data for March reported in fresh days by Canadian media behind the American Border defender (CBP). While the number of arrivals from Canada to the US was over 4.1 million in March, more than 4.97 million people entered from Canada a year ago.
The 17% decline is the consequence of president Donald Trump's customs war and his attacks on Canada," concluded CBC's public broadcaster. Even in March 2022, so while restrictions were inactive in force for travellers during the pandemic, more people entered the U.S. than at present.
Tourist data
According to U.S. Travel Association statistics, about 20 million people come to the US from Canada all year. The full population of Canada is estimated to be over 41 million. March, as the media reminded, is 1 of the most popular months of travel to the United States for Canadians.
The decline in Canadian tourism is already noted by American politicians. California politician Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, turned on Tuesday to the Canadians in a peculiar recording. Without mentioning Trump straight by name, Newsom said that "of course, you know who's trying to mash in D.C. (District Columbia – PAP), but don't let it destruct your beach plans," quoted The Canadian Press. all year, about 2 million visitors from Canada visit California. Newsom reported on Wednesday that California would file a suit in which it would challenge Trump's right to impose duties. California's economy is the largest among the U.S. states, and Newsom stressed that duties had already caused millions of damage.
Early in February this year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appealed to the Canadians to decide to change their vacation plans in consequence to the threat of the U.S. trade war. On Friday, the CBC reported that airline ticket reservations from Canada to popular Canadian American cities dropped by 20% compared to the U.R. At the same time, data on flight ticket reservations in Canada show that, for example, the number of reservations per July to popular tourist destinations increased by 11% compared to July ub.r. Canadian airlines have besides increased the number of flights to Europe.
College issues
In turn, Canadian universities noted an increased interest in American college students in Canada. The Canadian Press reported on Thursday that universities specified as the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University (British Columbia) and the University of Toronto had seen a abrupt increase in the number of applications from the US. The University of British Columbia determined this increase at 27 percent compared to last year, at Simon Fraser University the increase was 23 percent.
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