According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of Canadian travellers, 59% of those travellers report that U.S. government policies, trade practices and political statements make them less likely to travel to the U.S. in the next 12 months. That’s up from 53% last October, but down from a peak of 63% in July 2025.
Of those Canadians whose travel is being influenced by U.S. policies, 73% said that both tariffs and statements by U.S. political leaders were the primary negative influences on their travel plans.
Key takeaways from Longwood International’s latest tracking study include:
Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International, observed that: “Political disputes between the U.S. and Canada continue to be a headwind for Canadian visitation to the U.S. And the Canadian perception of the safety of travel in the U.S. has steadily declined during the last ten months.”
Of the Canadian travellers influenced by U.S politics and policy, 45% report they will replace their U.S. travel with domestic trips in Canada, up from 37% in October, 24% will change to other international destinations and 11% will cancel their trips. Those choosing other international destinations are heading for Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean.
