A primary concern frequently mentioned by international travelers is safety in the US. Once considered the pinnacle of travel dreams for many international tourists, the US is facing a steep and accelerating decline in global visitorship in 2025. Tourists now opt for more welcoming and stable destinations elsewhere. Here’s why fewer are visiting—and why the trend isn’t reversing anytime soon.

The travel world is preparing for another period of turbulence. The expansion of tariffs by Trump is poised to have sweeping effects not only on global trade but also on the travel and tourism industry. While tariffs are typically discussed in the context of goods and manufacturing, their ripple effects are set to deeply disrupt international tourism, air travel, hospitality, and domestic tourism.