Canadian musicians fret over Trump’s tumultuous touring climate

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 12:21 pm

As the political winds shift with Trump’s return, Canadian musicians are finding their tour plans increasingly complex. Concerns over border security and regulatory unpredictability have left many performers questioning the safety and feasibility of stateside gigs, with statistics pointing to a significant souring of enthusiasm among touring artists.

globalnews.ca / Canadian musicians say Donald Trump’s return as U.S. president complicates touring

Statistics Canada data suggests that many Canadians have soured on going stateside.

nationalpost.com / Border Insecurity: Canadian musicians face volatile tour life under Trump

New rules that the U.S. will only recognize two sexes, plus tariff backlash and talk of annexation, has performers thinking twice about going

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