The Week Ahead
The Week Ahead March 23, 2025 Joyce Vance Mar 23 This week, the impact of what it means to be America under Trump 2.0 will continue to hit hard. One important indicator: Tourism to the U.S. is on the decline. Foreign countries including Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, and the U.K . have issued traveling warnings to their citizens who are considering trips to the United States. The United Kingdom warned of arrest or detention for those who violate the rules for entering the U.S., noting authorities “set and enforce” entry rules strictly. Finland and Denmark warned that trans people may encounter special difficulties, since the U.S. no longer recognizes their existence. I can remember checking carefully before we traveled to destinations in Central America or ahead of a trip to Jordan. When I was doing that, it never occurred to me that the United States of America might be on a list of countries people are warned about. It’s a shock. It’s an embarrassment. And...