According to the Travel Association trade group, a 10% reduction in visitors from Canada could cost the US economy $2 billion in lost spending and 14,000 jobs|William Warby|CC BY 2.0

The US tourism industry is seeing a decline as tough immigration policies, a strong dollar, and global tensions push foreign visitors away. According to the World Tourism Forum Institute, these barriers could reshape the industry for years.

Many travelers are choosing destinations with easier entry and better security.

Especially Canadians, who have been the top international visitors to the country, are boycotting visiting the US after President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and aggressive border tactics.

People across the northern border are also avoiding purchasing American products.

The recent rise in the US dollar is also adding to the problem and making it more expensive for Canadians to travel to the US.

Threat to local economies
According to the Travel Association trade group, a 10% reduction in visitors from Canada could cost the US economy $2 billion in lost spending and 14,000 jobs.

Tourism Economics expects foreign travelers spending to decline by $18 billion.