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Vancouver Sun
03-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
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. Around a third said they would mull a trip across the border if relations with the U.S. improve — but most harbour lingering concerns. 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. Four in 10 (40 per cent) said they would avoid journeying south due to doubts about the political climate and public safety. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Travel Time will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. A similar proportion ( 36 per cent) cited their desire to make a political statement by avoiding American vacations. A full 33 per cent said they simply did not feel safe or welcome in the United States, despite efforts by snowbird cities such as Palm Springs to encourage Canadians to return . 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). 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. '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. '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.' The survey from Earnscliffe Omni for FlightHub polled 1,529 adult Canadians on June 13-15 through the Léger LEO panel. 'Travel is much more than leisure,' Hissar added. 'For some it's a form of engagement. So, it is interesting to observe that improved diplomatic tensions would convince approximately a third of Canadians to reconsider travel to the U.S., while for others, more time and deeper repair might be necessary.'
Calgary Herald
03-07-2025
- Calgary Herald
Canadians continue to avoid U.S. travel plans amid trade tensions
Article content 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. Article content Around a third said they would mull a trip across the border if relations with the U.S. improve — but most harbour lingering concerns. Article content Article content 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. Article content Article content Article content 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). Article content 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. Article content Article content '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. Article content '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.'
