Only in America

[JimC]

Tourism from Western countries is way down in the US. Another example of Trump shooting the US in the foot.

I'm sure that will change as Russians realise that the US is open to them...

[Cunt]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-17/ ... /105136846

There have been many reports of travellers, including Australians, being forced to allow US border officers to open up their phones, which are checked for political stuff. They are then refused entry...

If you are planning a trip to the United States, consider taking a temporary or disposable "burner" phone, printing out bank statements and creating detailed itinerary plans.

These are some of the tips immigration lawyers say could help when facing scrutiny from US border security.

They also warn about getting "entrapped", and admitting to activities such as illicit drug use.

As the Trump administration continues its immigration crackdown, fears have been growing about "enhanced vetting" at airports.

No visa guarantees entry into the US, and border officials have broad powers to detain non-citizens and turn them away.

I think Australians considering a tourist trip to the US should instead think Canada orJapan or Outer Mongolia...

I've been wondering what they do about international travelers, coming through Canada, having some (legal for recreation) weed and forgetting some in their luggage on the way to the next country.

Guess if it is the US, they'll call it gang activity.