A growing number of Canadians reportedly cancel trips to the United States in protest of President Donald Trump policies, tariffs, and recent remarks about their country.
According to the Daily Mail, some Canadian travelers are vowing to stay away from the U.S. as long as Trump remains in office. Vancouver resident Natalie Huson told the outlet that she refuses to visit America for at least the next four years due to her strong opposition to Trump, his supporters, and his immigration policies.
“I definitely will not be traveling to the United States for the next four years, if not longer, depending on who’s in after this Trump buffoon,” Huson said.
She also expressed concern that Trump’s strict border policies could complicate her return to Canada, adding, “It is not worth taking the chance.” Huson said she has even urged her family to avoid U.S. flights with layovers and has decided not to visit her American best friend during Trump’s presidency.
Another Canadian, Mary from Alberta, echoed similar sentiments, saying she and her family are avoiding the U.S. entirely.
“I detest the man, and the way he’s treating the rest of the world is just the last straw for me,” she told the Mail.
Trump’s recent economic policies have further fueled tensions. In February, he announced a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, along with a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. The White House defended the move, arguing that the tariffs would hold these countries accountable for their role in illegal fentanyl trafficking.
However, Trump’s suggestion that Canada could become the “51st state” and his description of the U.S.-Canada border as an “artificial line” have angered many Canadians.
On social media, some self-identified Canadians have voiced their frustration, with one user writing on X: “Canadian here – we’re choosing to not travel to the U.S. given how s—y your country is treating us as well as your Gestapo going around and detaining people, including a Canadian recently. Hope your country suffers economically, I have no sympathy for y’all.”
Another posted: “Most Canadians now hate America. I’ve visited 47 of your 50 states. I wanted to visit them all. But I will never set foot in the U.S. again. It’s enemy territory now.”
Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney weighed in on the tensions, declaring that the “old relationship” between the two countries is “over.” Carney, who won the Liberal Party leadership with 86% of the vote, has vowed to renegotiate trade agreements with the U.S.
On Friday, Carney spoke with Trump for the first time since taking office. While Trump described the conversation as “extremely productive” and expressed optimism about future trade discussions, Carney’s office struck a more combative tone.
“The Prime Minister informed the President that his government will implement retaliatory tariffs to protect Canadian workers and our economy, following the announcement of additional U.S. trade actions on April 2, 2025,” his office said in a statement.
As tensions rise, it remains to be seen how the trade and travel relationship between the two neighbors will evolve in the coming months.