New York City is anticipating a decline of 2 million foreign tourists in 2025 due to the Trump administration's policies, including immigration measures and trade tariffs.
The revised tourism forecast predicts a decrease in foreign visitors from 14.6 million to 12.1 million, leading to a $4 billion reduction in tourist spending.
The impact is not limited to NYC, as the U.S. tourism industry is expected to see a $12.5 billion decline in international travel spending in 2025, attributed to a strong dollar and the current political climate.
Concerns over economic consequences of declining international tourism have been raised by Senator Jacky Rosen, while Trump downplayed the situation, citing nationalism as a factor.