Fewer tourists are visiting the US
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Trump's tourism crackdown, Apple's services surge and coffee price chaos: today's data reveals the forces reshaping global markets.
CHART 1 • Trump's policies trigger $12bn tourism collapse
Four months into his second term, the president's "America First" agenda is devastating global travel to the US. Foreign arrivals by air have dropped 2.5% through April, with March seeing a brutal 10% plunge after tariff announcements. The World Travel & Tourism Council forecasts America will lose $12.5 billion in visitor spending this year, making it the only economy among 184 tracked to see tourism revenue decline.
Snap stat – Foreign air arrivals to the US fell 2.5% through April, with March down 10%.
Quick take – Visa restrictions and trade tensions prompt travel boycotts from key markets.
Why it matters – Tourism losses will widen the trade deficit as visitor spending counts as exports.
Steal-this-caption – "America is the only major economy losing tourism revenue this year." #FiveChartsDaily
Source: Bloomberg
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