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Canadian Travel to U.S. Rises 8.8% Despite Trade Tensions
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Canadian Travel to U.S. Rises 8.8% Despite Trade Tensions

Canadian travel to the U.S. grew for a fifth consecutive month in August, rising 8.8% year-over-year despite ongoing trade tensions. However, overall cross-border volume remains more than 22% below 2024 levels.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Return trips by Canadian residents rose 8.8% year-over-year in August, marking five months of gains.
  2. 2Automobile travel increased 9.9% while air arrivals grew 3.6% compared to the previous year.
  3. 3Total visits remain depressed compared to 2024, with car trips down 27.4% and air travel down 22.7%.

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Source: Skift

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