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U.S. President Trump Encourages Visits to Mexico by Canadian Tourists

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Tourism interest in Mexico could potentially enhance the nation's economic status.
Tourism interest in Mexico could potentially enhance the nation's economic status.

U.S. President Trump Encourages Visits to Mexico by Canadian Tourists

Headline:Trump's Policies Put a Damper on U.S. Tourism: Canadians Flock to Mexico in Droves

Fast Facts:

  • Canadian tourists are flocking to Mexico due to Trump’s policies, with airline companies adjusting their routes accordingly.
  • The number of Canadian visitors to Mexico increased by nearly 15% in March 2025 compared to the previous year, while air travel to the U.S. from Canada decreased by over 13% during the same period.
  • Border crossings by car have dropped approximately one-third, according to Statistics Canada.
  • Some airlines, such as Air Canada and Air Transat, have announced new non-stop flights to Guadalajara and increased the frequency of their winter connections to other Mexican destinations.

In Depth:

There's no escaping the fact that Trump's policies have had a profound impact on the U.S. tourism industry, with Canadian tourists steering clear of America in record numbers and opting for sunny Mexico instead. The "Financial Times" reports a sharp rise in Canadian tourists recently, a phenomenon that's led some airlines to establish enticing new flight routes to Mexico.

Trump's erratic trade policy, which slaps a 25% tariff on goods not covered by the USMCA free trade agreement, has hit the economy hard. Despite sparing Mexico in his latest trade round, the U.S. President's previous tightening of rules for imports from Mexico and Canada has taken a toll on the economy. But with tourism currently struggling in Mexico, it appears that the country is benefiting from Trump's waves of protectionism as a tourist destination.

Canadians, in particular, are skipping the U.S. for political reasons, choosing to enjoy their holidays in Mexico instead. According to data from the Mexican Tourism Ministry, almost 15% more Canadians traveled to Mexico in March 2025 compared to the previous year, while air travel to the U.S. from Canada decreased by over 13% during the same period. Border crossings by car have also dropped approximately one-third, according to Statistics Canada.

Some airlines have reportedly reduced the number of flights from Canada to the U.S. in favor of flights to Mexico. Air Canada and Air Transat, for example, have both announced new non-stop flights to Guadalajara and increased the frequency of their winter connections to other destinations in Mexico.

Trump: “We Still Treat Our Tourists Well, Trust Me"

Despite the downward trend in international visitor numbers to the U.S., Trump remains unconcerned and maintains that his administration treats tourists well. When asked if fears of potential arrests upon entry might deter tourists, Trump dismissed the notion, claiming that "we still treat our tourists well, trust me."

Meanwhile, the relationship between Mexico and Canada has become stronger in recent months, with Mexican Tourism Minister Rodríguez Zamora describing it as "more like a brotherhood." The current trend suggests that Canadians are choosing a friendlier policy and visiting Mexico instead of the U.S. in ever-growing numbers.

Sources:[1] Airbnb[2] Bloomberg[3] Cbc.ca[4] Reuters[5] The Globe and Mail

  1. The community policy under Trump's administration is causing a shift in tourism, with more Canadians seeking vocational training to explore alternative destinations, such as Mexico.
  2. The increase in vocational training for travel is evident as the number of Canadian tourists in Mexico has risen by nearly 15%, according to the Mexican Tourism Ministry.
  3. Amidst the trade wars and tariffs imposed by Trump's policies, especially on goods not covered by the USMCA free trade agreement, Canadians are opting to spend their holidays in Mexico to avoid the economic impact.
  4. Guadalajara has seen an increase in tourist traffic due to new non-stop flights offered by airlines such as Air Canada and Air Transat, in response to the growing interest in travel to Mexico.
  5. Lifestyle changes driven by Trump's erratic policies have led to a decrease in air travel to the United States from Canada, with a reduction of over 13% during March 2025, compared to the previous year.
  6. The drop in car-maintenance expenditures can be partially attributed to the decrease in border crossings by car, which have dropped approximately one-third, according to Statistics Canada.
  7. As migration patterns change and more Canadians choose Mexico as a travel destination, the influx of tourists has created various employment opportunities in the car-accident management, adventure-travel, and cultural-travel industries.
  8. In light of the recent shifts in travel trends, budget-travel options to Mexico have become increasingly popular among Canadian tourists, especially those concerned with war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice issues in the United States.
  9. The future of America's tourism industry may depend on policy-and-legislation changes to make the U.S. a more inviting destination, while also addressing problems such as car-accidents and fires.
  10. The rise in electric-vehicles and the need for their maintenance has created new opportunities for collaboration between the automotive and tourism industries, which may help attract more Canadian travelers in the future.
  11. General-news outlets report that the relationship between Mexico and Canada has grown stronger, with Canadians increasingly choosing Mexico as a travel destination due to its friendly policy and lifestyle offerings.

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