Nueva York perdió miles de visitantes internacionales el año pasado. El interventor del estado culpa a los aranceles.

Key Points

• New York saw a 3% drop in overseas visitors last year, driven partly by federal tariffs and immigration restrictions.
• Tariffs and political tensions have significantly reduced Canadian travel to the U.S., with many Canadians citing these as reasons for avoiding visits.
• The decline in international tourism has led to stagnant GDP in tourism-related sectors, lower hotel occupancy, and slower job growth in New York.

Summary

A new report from New York’s State Comptroller reveals that federal tariffs and political factors have contributed to a significant drop in international visitors to New York, with a 3% decline last year equating to over 176,000 fewer overseas tourists. The report highlights economic impacts including stagnant growth in tourism-linked industries, decreased hotel occupancy, and slower employment gains. Canadian travel to the U.S. has been particularly affected by tariffs and political rhetoric, with a notable reduction in visitors and significant financial implications for the U.S. tourism industry.