Maine border crossings continue to fall as Canadian tourists shift away from the U.S.

MAINE PUBLIC • April 7, 2026

Border crossings into Maine continue to fall, as government statistics show Canadian tourists are shifting their travel away from the U.S. In Maine, there was a 17% year-over-year drop in the number of people crossing the border through the first two months of 2026, continuing a downward trend that began at the start of President Donald Trump's amid fallout from tariffs, immigration crackdowns, and Trump's comments about making Canada the 51st state.