"The drop in international tourism is credited to Trump, with experts and city officials explicitly linking the decline to policies and rhetoric from the Trump administration."
"Many international travelers report a genuine sense of unease and anxiety regarding travel to the U.S. in 2026, driven by safety concerns and a perceived unwelcoming atmosphere."
"Despite a slight overall increase in total visitors, a decline in high-spending foreign tourists is estimated to result in a $4 billion loss for the city's economy."
Donald Trump grew up in Queens, New York, where visits to his childhood home are decreasing. New York City saw 65 million visitors last year, primarily domestic. However, international tourism dropped to 12.5 million, a decline of over 3 percent since 2024. Experts link this decline to Trump's policies and rhetoric, causing unease among international travelers. The decrease in high-spending foreign tourists is projected to result in a $4 billion loss for the city's economy, despite an overall increase in total visitors.
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