Travel disruptions fueled by Trump policies may culminate at peak summer season
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During a White House meeting in May, the Trump administration discussed plans for the 2026 World Cup with travel industry leaders. Vice President JD Vance made a jesting remark about enforcement policies that underscored serious worries in the room. Participants were aware of the declining international visitor confidence due to irregular border denials, tariff changes, and disrupted travel experiences. Travel experts now forecast a 9.2% drop in international visits to California, the top U.S. tourist state, as potential tourists reconsider their U.S. travel plans amid these uncertainties.
In the Trump administration’s meeting with travel executives, Vice President JD Vance's joke about deportation underscored the industry's concerns about border policies affecting tourism.
Experts fear that international tourism to the U.S. may decline, as erratic tariffs and border enforcement policies raise doubts among potential travelers, impacting planned visits.
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