NYC Warns of 17% Drop in Foreign Tourists Due to Trump Policies

New York City officials cut their forecast for the number of international tourists this year by 17%, saying President Donald Trump’s tariffs and hard-line policies on immigration are deterring visitors.

The city now estimates it will welcome 12.1 million foreign travelers in 2025, down from a December forecast of 14.6 million, according to a report released Thursday by New York City Tourism and Conventions, the city’s tourism agency. Overall, officials expect 64.1 million visitors, a drop of 3.5 million from the previous estimate.