International Tourism to California Is Taking a Beating Under the Trump Administration
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International tourism to California has drastically decreased since Donald Trump's new term began, with notable declines from Canada and Mexico due to political factors. The state experienced a 15.5% drop in Canadian visitors and a 24.2% decrease from Mexico over two months. Although tourism from a few countries, like China and Japan, saw increased numbers, it was insufficient to counterbalance the losses. Governor Gavin Newsom's efforts to attract Canadian tourists underscore the importance of this demographic to California's tourism industry amidst broader economic concerns and federal funding cuts.
Governor Gavin Newsom launched a campaign encouraging Canadians to visit California, acknowledging significant drops in Canadian tourism due to political and economic factors.
Recent statistics indicate a steep decline in California's tourism from Canada and Mexico, with decreases of 15.5% and 24.2%, respectively, amid growing immigration anxieties.
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