Trump’s tougher border image is starting to cost billions in tourism

International arrivals fell sharply in 2025 as travelers increasingly chose destinations outside the U.S.

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The U.S. recorded a sharp drop in international tourism in 2025 despite continued growth in global travel demand, according to data from the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO).

Analysts cited concerns over President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, expanded border scrutiny and trade tensions as factors that…