{
  "id": 7266557,
  "title": "Staying away to keep the heat on",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/staying-away-to-keep-the-heat-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:00:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/editorials/2026/09/14/staying-away-to-keep-the-heat-on"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Attracting Canadian tourists to the United States has become increasingly difficult due to escalating tensions, tariffs, and verbal exchanges between the two nations. A yearly subscription, billed at $205 plus GST for one year, offers limited benefits and renews annually at a higher cost. One Canadian marketing executive stated, \"It's just a wasted effort.\"\n\nWith President Donald Trump continuing his antagonistic behavior, it appears unlikely that U.S. tourism officials can win back the interest of Canadian visitors. Canada recently imposed reciprocal tariffs on $28 billion worth of U.S. goods, further straining relations. Canadian tourists have reportedly made 25% fewer border crossings into the U.S. and spent $3.3 billion less on travel since 2025 compared to the previous year, particularly affecting states along the Canada-U.S. border and popular snowbird destinations.\n\nThe upcoming U.S. midterm elections and the economic impacts of Canadian boycotts in traditionally Trump-supportive states could make it harder for Republican candidates to defend their leader's actions. While some argue it's unfair to penalize businesses welcoming Canadian visitors, the ongoing \"trade war\" and President Trump's continued negative rhetoric towards Canada and its citizens suggest that friendly Americans reliant on tourism will continue to suffer economic consequences. Canadians are advised to make informed choices about their tourism spending, focusing on local spending during the approaching snowbird season.",
  "summary": "It’s a tough sell these days for U.S. tourism groups seeking to attract Canadian visitors as tension, tariffs and traded verbal barbs continue to rise between the two countries. Or, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}