In March 2025, foreign air passenger arrivals to the United States totaled 4,540,667, down 9.7% compared to the same month in 2024, when 5,028,217 arrivals were recorded, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce's I-92/APIS system.

This decline has been attributed by experts to several factors, including the tightening of immigration policies under the Donald Trump administration, international trade tensions and a negative perception of the United States as a tourist destination. According to The Washington Post, "foreign travel to the United States has declined significantly since President Donald Trump returned to office, with a nearly 12% drop in March and a 2% decline in February compared with a year earlier."

The drop in tourist arrivals has been particularly pronounced in countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom, with decreases of 29% and 14%, respectively. The Times reported that "tourism to the United States has experienced a significant decline in 2025, with a notable drop in visitors from Western Europe, particularly Germany (29%) and the United Kingdom (14%)".

In addition, a significant decrease in bookings for flights from Canada to the United States has been observed, with a reduction from 71% to 76% compared to March 2024. Barron's noted that "Canadian travel to the U.S. has fallen dramatically, with flight bookings down 75% in April compared to 2024."

The U.S. travel industry, which accounts for a significant portion of GDP and millions of jobs, faces considerable challenges due to these changes in international travel patterns. The Washington Post noted that "industry experts project possible revenue losses of as much as $9 billion if the trend continues."

The combination of stricter immigration policies, international tensions and a negative perception of the United States as a tourist destination is significantly affecting foreign visitor arrivals. The tourism industry will need to adapt to these challenges to regain its position in the global marketplace.