Has Trump’s America become a no-go area for overseas tourists?

Mar 27, 2025 | 14:07 IST

Detentions and deportations have cast an unflattering spotlight on the way the US treats visitors. International tourist arrivals declined 2.4% in February and it could be just the start

Are foreign tourists still welcome in President Donald Trump’s America? I’m starting to wonder after several cases of international visitors being detained for long periods in questionable circumstances. If this rough treatment continues, it won’t just be travellers who suffer.

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Has Trump’s America become a no-go area for overseas tourists?

Detentions and deportations have cast an unflattering spotlight on the way the US treats visitors. International tourist arrivals declined 2.4% in February and it could be just the start

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Has Trump’s America become a no-go area for overseas tourists?

Detentions and deportations have cast an unflattering spotlight on the way the US treats visitors. International tourist arrivals declined 2.4% in February and it could be just the start

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