New York City officials cut their forecast for international tourists this year by 17% due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and hard-line policies on immigration.
The city now estimates 12.1 million foreign travelers in 2025, down from a December forecast of 14.6 million.
The decline in anticipated foreign visitors is expected to hurt the city’s economy, as international visitors typically stay longer and spend more money than domestic visitors.
Overall, officials expect 64.1 million visitors, a drop of 3.5 million from the previous estimate.

New York City Tourism + Convention 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.

A report was released last Thursday by New York City Tourism + Conventions in partnership with Tourism Economics.