A record-breaking 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel over the extended July Fourth holiday period this year, according to new projections from AAA. The travel window, which spans from Saturday, June 28 through Sunday, July 6, marks the busiest Independence Day travel period in U.S. history.
Americans are gearing up for a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend, with AAA forecasting that 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday, May 22 and Monday, May 26. The figure marks a 1.4 million increase from last year and breaks the previous travel record of 44 million, set in 2005.
With headlines dominated by new tariffs, it's natural to wonder how much each state depends on international trade. More broadly, how closely is each state's economy tied to the flow of goods across U.S. borders?
Canadian home sales saw a significant decline from January to February 2025, as cautious buyers stepped back during the first full month of the ongoing trade war with the United States.