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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Kelly Rissman

Diminished fun in the sun: Americans are spending 25 percent less on summer vacation this year over economic fears

As economic fears grow amid tariff threats, Americans are cutting back on summer travel this year compared to 2024, data shows.

Inflation rose and consumer spending slowed in recent weeks as President Donald Trump’s revived tariff threats loomed. He announced fresh levies on 26 countries last week, including a 30 percent tariff on Mexico and the European Union and a 50 percent tariff on Brazil.

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