Tourism disaster: USA lose billions, Trump is afraid!
Tourism disaster: USA lose billions, Trump is afraid!
USA - The United States experiences an unprecedented crisis in the tourism sector under Donald Trump's presidency. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), it can be seen that the United States is the only country of 184 analyzed countries to have a decline in international visitor numbers and expenses. The decline, which is up to $ 12.5 billion, could bring in a deficit of $ 29 billion this year, which sends alarming signals for the US economy.
The travelers from Canada, whose figures have dropped by 20.2 percent, and those from Western Europe, which have decreased by almost five percent, are particularly affected. Canadian holidaymakers who made a quarter of all foreign travelers in the United States in 2024 show a drastic decline in entries in May: 38 percent less came by car, while the arrivals by plane decreased by 24 percent. In comparison, global tourism is booming, with an increase of five percent in 2025, but the United States cannot benefit from it.declining numbers from Europe and Asia
The German tourist base has also reduced greatly, with a decline of ten percent in the first quarter of 2025. While Japan recorded a record of 3.9 million international tourists, the USA is in reverse. Economists point out that these declines could further increase the commercial deficit and significantly damage the US economy. According to forecasts, Goldman Sachs analysts expect economic damage of up to $ 90 billion in 2025.
economic effects and future outlook
The problems in the tourism sector already have a negative impact on the gross domestic product, which declined by 0.5 percent in the first quarter of 2025. The US tourism industry, which made about three percent of US GDP in 2023 and secured 15 million jobs, is therefore faced with major challenges.
Julia Simpson, the CEO of the WTTC, urgently demands measures to restore the trust of international travelers to help the sector back on their feet. The current situation shows that the decline in tourism is not only a temporary appearance, but could also have long -term consequences for the American economy.
In total it becomes clear that the situation could continue to exacerbate if not trading quickly to revitalize tourism in the United States and to bring about a positive development in the industry. Merkur and SPIEGEL report both of these critical developments and their far-reaching consequences for the state.
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