Monday, April 14, 2025

America is Becoming Less Popular

Trump's aggressive trade policies and his administration's adoption of a transactional approach to foreign policymaking is starting to affect America's image abroad. U.S. brands are beginning shunned by foreigners. Several countries have even issued travel advisories for the U.S.

Check out:
Canadians Are Cashing Out Their American Vacation Homes
https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/canadians-sell-us-vacation-homes-propertie-3c3676e8
Political uncertainty, coupled with a weak Canadian dollar, is driving owners to sell properties they’ve had for decades.
 
Canadians Are Boycotting American Vacations
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/trump-canada-vacation-travel-plans-1428d574
Infuriated by annexation talk, neighbors to the north are keeping their vacations local.

These Countries Have Issued Travel Advisories for the United States
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/which-countries-have-issued-travel-advisories-for-the-us

 
Trump's trade war ignites brand backlash
https://www.axios.com/2025/04/10/trump-tariffs-brand-backlash-canada-china 

Trump’s Trade Math Ignores a Major Export: American Services
https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/us-exports-services-trump-tariff-calculations-fe481e2b
Trade wars heighten overseas risk for U.S. companies; ‘When you generate bad will, it’s harder to sell stuff’.