The Canadian boycott of U.S. travel has reached a notable milestone, with new data showing car trips declining for a twelfth consecutive month as of December. The drop in travel is only one of several concerns underscored by the latest figures.
Canadians have been sidestepping travel south of the border ever since Donald Trump began attacking their country. Trump’s threats kicked off when he was still campaigning back in 2024, but they transformed after he returned to office in January.
The President promised to levy a 25% blanket tariff on all Canadian exports to the US, which was a threat he eventually implemented in March. Trump later raised his tariff to 35% and has also sprinkled in other key sectoral tariffs and duties.