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June 26, 2025

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International Inbound U.S. Corporate Demand Stabilizes, Canada Still Wary
(SOURCE: BTN)

The state of international inbound U.S. business travel in 2025 has been the source of much conjecture, considering negative reaction overseas to the Trump administration's tariff strategy and concern about treatment of inbound visitors. The most recent data, though, seems to indicate stabilizing business travel demand, with the notable exceptions of U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico.

 
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China Airlines to Introduce Batch of A350s and A321neos (FLIGHT GLOBAL)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

China - TD Three tracking northwestward across South China Sea early June 26. Landfall over far northeastern Hainan Province, China, imminent.

Finland - Unionized airport and airline workers plan to strike across Finland July 2, 4, and 7. Air travel disruptions likely.

Japan - TD Sepat tracking north-northeastward over the Philippine Sea early June 26. Close approach to Chiba Prefecture, Japan, imminent.

United Kingdom - Unionized subway personnel reimplement work stoppages in Glasgow, UK, June 25, 27, and 28. Metro disruptions reported.  

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