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The local tourism industry was gearing up for a banner 2025, the year international travel was expected to surpass pre-COVID records.
But as President Trump marks “Liberation Day” today, those record-setting expectations have “gone by the wayside.” As WBUR’s Amy Sokolow reports, local travel experts say Trump’s promises to put tariffs on — or even annex — countries that are not only the United States’ top allies, but also key tourism markets have led to a drop in projected 2025 international travel to Boston, especially from Canada.
By the numbers: Overall, Boston…
