Almost 4,600 fewer people went to the US in March compared with the same time last year, according to government data

Australians are increasingly avoiding travel to the US under Donald Trump’s second presidency, fresh data shows, with forecasters expecting tourist numbers to plummet further throughout the year.

Official statistics from the US International Trade Administration reveal the number of visitors from Australia in March 2025 was down by 7% compared with March 2024 – a reduction of 4,559 people.

This is the largest decline since March 2021, when the Covid-19 pandemic was disrupting international travel.

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      Yeah I live here currently but plans are set in motion to leave. I don’t feel safe going through TSA to leave, let alone domestic travel, and am considering bussing to Canada and flying out from there

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            i would say do it, and look at the industry for job prospects of yuor major, Stem realistcally needs alot of exp prior to graduation(many arnt able to set foot in the fields). also look into your university if they have “volunteering” specific to your field, thats outside of course curriculums.

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              I’m going in for level design on games! It’s something I already have some experience in, I’ve been programming for over 15 years at this point, and I currently do QA at Unity. So I’ve got some good technical background. That with a degree should get me into a lot of places (I hope)

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            Swede here, I just have one thing to say:

            “Lycka till med skolan!”