Border crossings from Canada to the U.S. fell by nearly a million in March 2025 compared to March 2024, with 4,105,516 travelers recorded, a 17.4% decrease attributed to Canadians avoiding the U.S. amid threats of tariffs and annexation by President Trump. The decline in travel marks the lowest since COVID-19 restrictions, following a surge at the end of 2024. Statistics Canada also reported a 32% drop in return trips by Canadians by automobile and a 10.6% decrease in U.S. residents visiting Canada, indicating a significant reduction in cross-border travel.
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