Westerners increasingly hesitant to travel to US out of fear of arrests and detentions as Trump enforces crackdown

Summary

The US tourism industry faces a major decline as harsh immigration policies deter visitors.

High-profile detentions of Western travelers have led to a forecasted 9% decrease in visits, reversing a previously expected 5% rise, and risking a $64 billion loss.

Germany and the UK updated travel advisories following detentions of citizens without clear visa violations.

Canadian tourism also dropped significantly amid tariff threats. Denmark and Finland warned transgender travelers about entry issues.

Experts cite anti-immigrant rhetoric and unpredictable enforcement as key deterrents.

  • Tiefling IRL
    18·
    2 days ago

    There is no means to a peaceful resolution when one side actively dreams of genociding or enslaving half the other side

    • Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      14·
      2 days ago

      Hell, they want to enslave a chunk of their own side. Shouldn’t be long until it’s illegal to be too poor.

      • Bytemeister@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        2 days ago

        I feel like there is a /s I missed. It’s already illegal to be poor here. Don’t have a house/apartment to sleep in? Crime.

        Can’t pay taxes? Crime.

        Wanna stay warm by burning a Tesla? Crime.