Europeans are cutting back on business trips to America amid the Trump Administration’s increased hostility towards trade partners and immigrants visitors. Bookings for European business trips to the U.S. dropped by 26 percent in April compared with the same period last year, as companies sought markets that offered “greater stabilty.” Politico Reports cite data from London’s HotelHub booking platform, which is used by many travel agencies. HotelHub chief commercial officer Paul Raymond cited “uncertainty surrounding the traditional partnership” as well as President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos, as reasons why European companies think twice before coming to America. After calling the European Union a “nasty‚” Trump slapped the bloc with 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum, 25 percent tariffs on cars and 20 percent tariffs on all other goods, before abruptly hitting pause In April, the policy was revised. The fallout of America’s tarnished reputation isn’t limited to European business travelers. According to A, the U.S. will lose $12.5 billion this year in international travel expenditures. World Travel & Tourism Council Report published last weekend. “While other nations are rolling out the welcome mat, the U.S. government is putting up the ‘closed’ sign,” said Julia Simpson, the WTTC president and CEO.
