Trump is not only destroying American agriculture but also attempting to destroy American tourism.
According to the data from the U.S. Travel Association, the revenue of the U.S. tourism industry in 2024 is expected to be approximately 1.3 trillion U.S. dollars, creating about 15 million jobs for the United States.
As reported by The Washington Post, the number of foreign tourists traveling to the U.S. in March decreased by nearly 12% year-on-year. The number of tourists from Central America decreased by 24%, and tourists from Western European countries decreased by 17%. Among them, the number of German tourists dropped by 28%, and Spanish tourists decreased by 25%. Canadian tourists driving to the U.S. declined by nearly 32%, while those flying decreased by 13.5%.
There are mainly three reasons for the significant reduction in U.S. tourists:
Firstly, Trump's imposition of tariffs has caused many countries' tourists to boycott travel to the U.S.
Secondly, due to Trump's opposition to inclusive diversity for transgender individuals, many countries with inclusive diversity policies also refuse to visit the U.S.
Thirdly, there are also people who find it most awkward; even if they want to travel to the U.S., they have been denied visas by the U.S.
The U.S. Travel Association predicts that the revenue of the U.S. tourism industry may decrease by 72 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, and industries such as hotels, airlines, and restaurants will face a chain reaction.
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