Tourism and Travel

NPR reports U.S. ski areas, including Whitefish Mountain Resort in Montana, expect fewer international guests this season amid President Trump’s tariffs and rhetoric, with Montana officials tracking a roughly 25% drop in Canadian visitors and a 12% decline in Canadian credit card spending locally. The U.S. Travel Association projects 5 million fewer international visitors to the U.S. in 2025, while Longwoods International surveys find Canadians cite U.S. politics and a weak Canadian dollar for canceling trips; early-season warmth has also delayed some resort openings.