Diana and Rick Bellamy canceled their Caribbean cruise out of Houston and trip to Mississippi due to their discomfort with U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions and rhetoric toward Canada. Many Canadians are also canceling trips to the U.S., leading to a decline in tourism. Trump’s policies and border fears are deterring Canadians from visiting, with concerns about being detained by border agents for minor reasons. Public figures and organizations in Canada are warning against nonessential travel to the U.S. due to the unpredictable political landscape. Canadians are especially concerned about privacy issues, such as border guards searching phones and discovering legal activities that are illegal in the U.S. The drop in Canadian tourism has impacted the U.S. economy, with California announcing an ad campaign to attract Canadians back. Canadian travel agencies have seen a significant decline in bookings to the U.S. with some reporting up to a 90% drop in business. Many Canadians, like Diana and Rick Bellamy, are opting for vacations in Mexico or other destinations instead of traveling to the U.S. amid concerns about the current political environment and border policies.
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