A Toronto University Professor Warns the Real US Boycott Impact Won’t Be Felt Until 2026

Have you been wondering whether our efforts to boycott US travel in 2025 have made a difference? It has been difficult to get clear numbers from the United States, but the impact on the economy is becoming undeniable.

This video explores the direct impact of the Canada boycott on US tourism, featuring a conversation with Wayne Smith, a professor at the Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Research, who provides a tourism study perspective on the situation. His research impact sheds light on the real reasons behind the US tourism collapse.

According to Smith, the damage being done right now is largely hidden. Tax revenue that normally would have been generated during the 2025 tourism season is missing, and that shortfall will not become obvious until city councils and state governments begin working through their 2026 budgets. When that happens, many regions that rely heavily on tourism will be forced to confront budget gaps and potential program cuts.

Canada news continues to show that Canadians do not want to travel to the United States. Ongoing concerns around border security ICE raids and reports of denied entry have made travel less appealing. These issues are compounded by 51st state rhetoric and annexation threats tied to Donald Trump, which have permanently changed how many Canadians view cross border travel.

Despite these trends, US media outlets have largely ignored the real reasons behind the US boycott. Instead of acknowledging political tensions and safety concerns, coverage has often focused on surface level explanations while US tourism decline accelerates. As US tourism collapse becomes harder to dismiss, American businesses are now beginning to feel the financial consequences of fewer Canadian visitors.

This video examines how politics trade tariffs and economic instability are reshaping travel behavior and weakening trust between Canada and the United States. From US travel advisory discussions to growing US travel warning concerns, the effects of the boycott are spreading far beyond tourism alone.

This is a Canada focused discussion on news today and top news affecting the economy cross border relations and long term impacts of the US boycott that will continue to unfold well into 2026.

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