As the nation’s GDP declined for the first time in three years during Trump’s first 100 days in office, this is apparently the desired outcome of Trump’s policies that Joe Lombardo has hoped for, having told reporters that Nevadans need to “feel a little pain” from Trump’s tariffs. As Trump’s reckless tariffs pummel the economy and raise costs for working families and businesses, reports reveal that since Trump started his trade wars, international travel has declined by hundreds of thousands of foreign visitors each month compared to last year. In March, travel to Las Vegas was down 7.8% and hotel occupancy was down 2.4%, when compared with March 2024. Gaming revenue has also taken a hit, down almost 14% compared to last year.
Nevada State Democratic Party spokesperson Tai Sims:
“The Lombardo-Trump Way is raising costs on Nevada families and businesses while stifling our tourism and gaming revenue, and now the economy is officially contracting as a result. With Joe Lombardo’s encouragement, Trump’s reckless tariffs on Nevada’s closest trading partners are costing Nevadans jobs and are leading to higher costs and less money in people’s pockets.”
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