Travel to the U.S. from almost everywhere is falling under Trump

Charts show the scale of a steep drop in visitors from key countries and regions after President Donald Trump returned to office.

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Tourists visit the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in February. (Annabelle Gordon for The Washington Post)

By Anumita Kaur

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Adrián Blanco Ramos

Overseas travel to the United States has declined sharply since President Donald Trump returned to office.

Industry experts say some of the reasons are plain to see: Reports of detentions and deportations, including the weeks-long lockup of European tourists, have sowed fears of bad experiences at the border. Some countries have tightened travel advisories, and Trump’s whiplash tariffs have ratcheted up international tensions.

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The comments overwhelmingly express a negative view of President Trump's impact on international travel to the U.S. Many commenters cite safety concerns, fear of detention, and a hostile political climate as reasons for avoiding travel to the U.S. under Trump's administration.... Show more

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By Anumita Kaur

Anumita Kaur is a general assignment reporter for The Washington Post, where she covers breaking news and writes of-the-moment features. She has previously reported for the Los Angeles Times and Guam Pacific Daily News. @anumitakaur

By Adrián Blanco Ramos

Adrián Blanco Ramos is a graphics editor at The Washington Post.@AdrianBlancoR

Travel to the U.S. from almost everywhere is falling under Trump

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