Canadians continue to avoid U.S. travel plans amid trade tensions
Some Canadians are willing to reconsider travelling to the U.S. amid the global trade turmoil unleashed by Washington but still remain hesitant, a new survey suggests.
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Around a third said they would mull a trip across the border if relations with the U.S. improve — but most harbour lingering concerns.
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The poll showed worries over the political climate in the U.S. and a desire to protest against the Trump administration's tariffs are the main reasons for Canadian hesitancy, even if diplomatic relations improve.
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Fewer than four in 10 told pollsters they are more likely to visit the U.S. amid lower tariffs (35 per cent), a strengthening Canadian dollar (38 per cent), or a significant boost in Canada-U.S. relations (37 per cent).
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Younger Canadians, aged 18 to 24, were more inclined to give our southern neighbours a break, with 47 per cent saying they would head stateside if a trade deal were reached and 48 per cent saying they would consider a U.S. journey if relations were smoothed over.
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'The diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Canada seem to have left a mark on many Canadians, illustrating how symbolic travel can be,' said FlightHub's Ayoub Hissar.
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'It shows that consumers make travel decisions based not just on safety, which has been a long-standing driver, but also on broader economic and political considerations.'
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