Canadians are increasingly avoiding road trips to the United States, marking a seventh consecutive month of decline. Statistics Canada reported a 36.9 percent drop in return trips by car from the U.S. in July compared to the same month last year.

Air travel from the U.S. to Canada also saw a significant decrease, with a 25.8 percent decline in return trips. In contrast, Canadians are opting to travel to other countries, with return trips from those destinations increasing by 5.9 percent.

This trend reflects growing resentment among Canadians towards the U.S., which has historically been a favored vacation spot and is Canada’s largest trading partner. Despite the Canadian economy showing resilience against severe recession, sectors affected by U.S. tariffs, such as steel and automotive industries, are struggling.

Concerns have also emerged regarding the potential impact of U.S. immigration policies on Canadian travelers. As the relationship between the two countries strains, there are indications that some Americans are also choosing to avoid Canada, though the decline is less pronounced.

In July, the number of U.S. car trips to Canada decreased by 7.4 percent year-over-year. However, air travel from the U.S. to Canada saw a slight increase of 0.7 percent, while arrivals from other countries rose by 5.6 percent.