Tourist arrivals to Los Angeles fell this summer, reversing years of growth and dealing a severe blow to the city’s economy.

January wildfires, June immigration raids and Trump’s tariff threats created a perfect storm that scared off international visitors, especially Canadians.

Hollywood Boulevard’s foot traffic dropped, and businesses struggled with higher wholesale costs for their souvenirs due to increased tariffs.

Months of negative news have triggered a tough summer for tourism in Los Angeles, deepening the economic woes for a city buffeted by natural disasters and immigration raids.

Tourist arrivals fell by close to 10% this season, according to the latest numbers from Visit California.

The region’s economy and image suffered significant setbacks this year. Shocking images of t

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