Thousands of Canadians are ripping up plans to play slots in Vegas, watch Broadway shows and explore the Grand Canyon for one reason – they are disgusted by Donald Trump’s treatment of Canada.

The U.S. President’s bombastic annexation threats, his belittling of Canada and his erratic tariffs have caused many Canadians to ditch plans to visit south of the border. The trend – driven by patriotism, anger and in some cases, fear – is more than symbolic.

The boycott is causing pain for U.S. businesses that depend on tourism. By keeping up the pressure, Canadians can spur American business owners to push back on Mr. Trump. It’s another front in the trade war, adding to official retaliation such as dollar-for-dollar tariffs and the buy-Canadian movement that is sweeping through this country’s retail sector.

In February, the number of Canadian residents returning by automobile from the U.S. – 1.2 million – was a 23 per cent drop from the same month in 2024, according to Statistics Canada. Canadian airlines are seeing drops in cross-border bookings, with WestJet pulling some routes to the U.S.........

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