Exclusive: The liberal governor Gavin Newsom is making clear in a new campaign that Canadian tourists are welcome in the state of Gold, since it seeks to boost international trips after a strong decrease in American tourism caused by the rates of President Donald Trump.
“We understand it. The White House is not demanding exactly the welcome carpet, but the Canadians if California continues to welcome them and that we are still grateful for their association,” said an official of the Newsom Digital Administration on Monday.
The campaign, in association with the tourist organization that is not for profit visit California, will implement the international campaign, similar to Newsom’s call asking nations that do not impose tariffs on retaliation on California products this month.
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The president of the United States, Donald Trump (C), approaches journalists to speak, flanked by the first lady Melania Trump (R) and the governor of California Gavin Newsom, when he arrives at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on January 24, P received, to visit fires. (Mandel Ngan/AFP through Getty Images)
The Newsom office said that from Trump Toke’s office, tourism has fallen significant to levels, not from the Covid-19 pandemic. The tourism of Canada, which brought 1.8 million tourists last year and $ 3.72 billion in revenue, fell 12% in February compared to last year, and this percentage is expected to increase as tariffs remain in place.
The $ 5.2 million campaign is part of the annual marketing investment of visit in California in Canada, according to the Newsom office.
Newsom, who is rumored to observe a 2028 presidential offer, also with British Columbia Prime Minister David Eby on Monday to discuss opportunities to expand the California Association with Canada. The two politicians discussed ways to associate in the lumbar industry, the corridors and the national transport housing, said a news official.
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Newsom’s virtual meeting with British Columbia Prime Minister David Eby, Monday. (Gavin Newsom Press Office)
Although Trump has given that Canada could become the “State 51”, the United States remains the largest commercial partner in Canada, supplying almost two thirds of its imports and buying around 70% of its exports. According to new Trump tariff rates, 25% on Canadian goods has been collected.
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Travel Group, based in Vancouver, reported a 90% drop in future reserves, according to a politician report this week. Travac Tours of Ottawa canceled all US trips until July, while Maple Leaf Tours, based in Kingston, Ontario, has seen that businesses submerge from 70% to 80%.
In mid -March, Canada issued reciprocal tariffs on US goods.