Foreigners no longer want to visit the United States

Question

Since Trump became president for his second term in 2025, less non-citizens are visiting the United States. There are several factors such as tighter border security, tariffs, and his overall attitude towards America and foreigners that makes it unappealing to visit. "The federal government's National Travel and Tourism Office released preliminary figures on Tuesday showing visits to the United States from overseas fell 11.6 percent in March compared to the same month last year," according to Global Nation Inquirer.net

Answer 1

The claim is accurate: since President Trump's second term began in 2025, international visits to the U.S. have declined. In March 2025, overseas arrivals dropped 11.6% compared to the previous year, attributed to stricter border policies, new tariffs, and negative perceptions of the U.S. Travel from Canada and Europe has especially fallen, with some travelers citing safety concerns and political tensions. This trend, dubbed the “Trump Slump,” is projected to cost the U.S. billions in tourism revenue.

AP News: U.S. expected a big travel year, but overseas visitors—angered by Trump—are heading elsewhere   

Global Nation Inquirer.net: ‘Trump Slump’: Fewer foreigners visiting US

Answer 2

Yes, this is true the ever since Trump became president again in 2025 many tourists are afraid of traveling to the US. Tourists are saying that they feel unsafe on US grounds and don't necessarily wanna support the US economy especially when it's destabilizing others countries. Also with tighter border control and more deportations been made in the US, foreigners are just reluctant because of fears of being mistreated. 'Trump Slump' Looms as Foreign Visitors Rethink Travel to U.S.The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com › 2025/03/26 › travel › forei... 

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/272336/trump-slump-fewer-foreigners-visiting-us

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Your reply to this claim is very well made, the use of two sources as well as bringing in your own opinion of this matter. Very well done.

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You make a strong point about how political leadership and immigration policies can reduce tourism. I especially appreciate how you connected current fears to broader issues like U.S. foreign policy and economic influence.

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You did a great job recognizing that the claim "Foreigners no longer want to visit the United States" is true and is supported by a credible and reliable website. Additionally, I liked how you included how political changes affect tourism and people's safety because it explains the reasons behind the decrease in tourism.

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Your links are very helpful at backing your reasoning and are very informational. Your claim as well is equally clear and easy to understand. I do wish however you would have added a bit more facts and/or statistics to your claim which would have helped reinforce why you chose the links you chose. Overall your claim is correct and the links are helpful.

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A very well-made claim and a sensible one; I feel that tourism is declining in the US and will continue to do so.

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Your reply is really good and you're right, since Trump returned to office in 2025, international tourism to the U.S. has declined, a trend named the “Trump Slump.” Stricter immigration policies, increased deportations, and a perception of the U.S. as unwelcoming have made many foreign tourists feel unsafe and unwelcome, leading them to avoid traveling to the U.S. altogether.

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Your response to this claim is well thought out. You effectively support your points with two sources and thoughtfully include your own perspective on the issue. Great job!

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Your explanation about the “Trump Slump” really adds important context to the decline in international tourism. I agree that stricter immigration policies and the overall perception of the U.S. as less welcoming have played a major role in shaping travelers’ decisions. It might also be worth considering how media coverage and social media amplify these perceptions globally, sometimes creating a feedback loop that intensifies the effect. Plus, economic factors like currency fluctuations or competing destinations could add more layers to this trend, making it a complex issue beyond just policy changes.

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this is a great comment, although your explanation could have used a bit more of an extensive explanation, you still provide a very good summary of the claim and an answer that is backed up with facts and articles! its truly sad to imagine just the damage that is being done to our country due to the current presidency. and the truth of people being scared to come here due to the dangers that are presented, as well as the bad and harmful decisions of the government that keeps people away from the country!

Answer 3

Yes this is true. This in part due to relationships between the USA and its trading allies becoming strained. Additionally according to independent co (https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/tourists-cancelling-holidays-us-america-b2754295.html) foregners 14 or older need to submit fingerpreints if they stay longer than 30 days. This is making seem like the USA doesnt trust foregners and its harming the economy as a whole. in short, the USA is acting like it want tourism, severing relationships, and making people feel unsafe which is leading to a decrease in tourism.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91341658/us-tourism-decline-report-travelers-staying-away-in-2025

Comments

Your claim is well written, including many inputs that go within the countries such as mentioning trading allies and parts of the economy.

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I agree with your comment and your articles are very well founded the U.S is burning bridges with a lot of other countries and giving the u.S a bad look to come to because people are scared.

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Well-worded claim, very factual, and I agree with your statement about declining tourism.

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Your claim is well written and includes valuable insights into the country's internal dynamics, such as trade alliances and economic factors.

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I think you brought up an important angle regarding how strained diplomatic relationships and strict policies, such as fingerprinting, can impact tourism. It may be useful to clarify that fingerprinting has been a part of the U.S. entry process since the post-9/11 security changes, but what’s new is the stricter enforcement and extended duration limits. Additionally, it may be worth exploring the Fast Company article further since it highlights that it’s not just policy, but also perception. Rising gun violence, political instability, and poor infrastructure ratings are also turning tourists off. That makes your argument even stronger because it’s not just about trust, it’s about overall comfort and safety.

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Well done claim. I like how you are straight to the point and included sources regarding the statement. Bringing in the idea of trust plays a big factor as well as people do not feel welcomed.

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Your claim is very well written and I like how you mentioned the more strict fingerprinting that has been required and how it makes it feel like the US does not trust people coming into the country. I also like how you mentioned the strained relationships with allies and how that can affect the tourist population in the US.

Answer 4

I agree with you since recently trump has been elected president the population of travel has decreased tremendously due to a lot of laws being changed and also due to the country being violent and have a different perspective on people who aren't republican. The artice I found says that alot of visitors are being stopped and detained and even getting banned from the U.S for no major reasoning. They aren't smuggling ay drugs or anything there just being banned without real reason. It says travelers fear to what might happen to them if they land in the U.S because they don't know what will happen to them.

Work sited:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/business/travel/2025/04/11/why-international-travelers-avoid-the-us/83046943007/

Comments

You make an important point about fear shaping travel decisions, and the USA Today article supports that with strong personal stories. But I’d be careful about saying people are being “banned for no reason” and the article gives examples, but not hard data. A few more facts or stats would make your point stronger. Still, highlighting how travelers feel is a valuable addition to the discussion.

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I also believe that you did a very good job describing how fear can influence the decisions of foreign people when deciding whether or not to visit America. However, though I think you bring up strong points that may even be able to be proved as true such as saying foreign people are being "banned for no reason" I think it would be important to add sources that speak specifically on that issue so the reader can understand that perspective. Other than that I believe this response was very well written, got it's point across, and used a reliable source.

Answer 5

Yes, this is true. Since Trump became president there has been a decrease of non-citizens coming to the US. Tourists reported to being arrested at the border, and some citizens of other countries are staying away from the US and choosing other places to travel instead.

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/272336/trump-slump-fewer-foreigners-visiting-us

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I noticed that your article doesn't state its author, or at least not in an obvious way. This can make this source unreliable, as there could be a chance it was posted by a bot or someone with no professional knowledge of what they're talking about. You should also use more sources than the one already offered.

Answer 6

According to Oxford Economics, your claim that foreigners do not want to visit the U.S. is projected to be true. Research shows that international visitors are expected to decline about 9.4% as well as a 5% loss of visitor spending estimated to be about $9 billion. Data collected showing the number of visitors form different countries show major declines from 2024-2025, with Mexico showing a 18.3% for all visitors dropping to -8% and Canada according fro -1.3% dropping all the way down to -20.2%. Trumps rhetoric and policies implemented are not helping either, as many visitors are scared of his new immigration policies worried about being possibly being detained by ICE just for visiting as well as weakened foreign relations due to huge tariffs placed by Trump.

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Yes this is true. I really like how you brought up all the numbers and statistics since he has been president and what the numbers are predicted to be in the long run.

Answer 7

Yes, since Trump has come into office, there. There has been a noticeable decline in foreign tourism. However, this could be due to a multitude of reasons, such as border congestion, new domestic and foreign policies, and, of course, the fear of imprisonment in the United States.

https://www.wsj.com/business/its-summer-vacation-time-tourists-are-saying-no-to-america-753e1ddf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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I appreciate how you not only verify this claim with your source and research but also provide examples as to why theres less foreign tourism in the US.

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You bring up a good point. There are definitely multiple factors behind the tourism decline, and not all of them are directly Trump’s fault. The Wall Street Journal article does mention fear of being detained, but it also talks a lot about long visa wait times and high costs. I think emphasizing that it's a combination of policy and perception makes your take more balanced. Maybe next time include a direct quote from the article to strengthen your point!

Answer 8

This is misleading. While some foreigners cautious in terms of how they visit the US due to recent instances of foreigners not being welcome, the umbrella terminology of "foreigners no longer want to visit the United States is an exaggeration. While there was a decreases in foreign visitors to the United States over the last few months, there are still countless foreigners who still want to come to the United States.

Answer 9

I think this claim could be considered true, but it might also be exaggerated. As I agree with the explanation that Trump becoming president in the United States, I can imagine why tourists say they are afraid of traveling to the U.S. A peer-reviewed study titled "The fear of traveling: A new perspective for tourism and hospitality" explores various psychological factors that contribute to individuals' fear of travel. Although I think these fears are valid, I don't think it's accurate to say/ no specify the accurate number of foreigners who do/don't want to visit. Because I know not all foreigners feel this way, especially because most border/immigration laws seem to be more directed towards to Mexico border and those of color. so I think It's also worth noting that much of the strict immigration enforcement under recent administrations has been concentrated on the U.S.-Mexico border and disproportionately affects people of color, rather than all international visitors. This makes the fear of traveling to the U.S. more relevant for certain groups than others.

Answer 10

The article provides credible and compelling evidence that some foreign nationals, particularly Canadians and some Europeans, are avoiding travel to the United States due to safety concerns, political tensions, and value-based objections to US policy. However, the claim that “foreigners no longer want to visit the United States” is overstated. The US remains a leading global tourism destination, and while certain trends point to a decline in interest from specific countries, there is no indication that international desire to visit the US has disappeared altogether.