Has U.S. laid out 'unwelcome' mat for foreign tourists?
By Chris Bryant / Bloomberg Opinion
Are foreign tourists still welcome in President Trump’s America? I’m starting to wonder after several cases of international visitors being detained for long periods in questionable circumstances. If this rough treatment continues, it won’t just be travelers who suffer.
While the U.S. has a duty to protect its borders and enforce the law, overseas tourists may become even more inclined to head elsewhere, threatening billions of dollars in domestic spending.
The Trump administration’s tariff threats and hostility toward supposed allies have already made Canadians and Europeans wary about trips to the U.S. (together, these two groups account for almost half of overseas visitors).
Worries about U.S. air traffic safety and gun violence were bad enough, but now guests must also factor in the possibility of being locked up by their hosts.
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