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Canadian fans are skipping Seattle Mariners games against the Toronto Blue Jays this year due to political tensions and tariffs. Ticket prices have plummeted, with some available for as low as $25, as many Canadians choose to support local teams instead.
The Toronto Blue Jays will play the Seattle Mariners this weekend, but Canadian attendance is expected to be notably lower. Vancouver ticket reseller Kingsley Bailey reports an influx of available tickets, some priced at $25, contrasting sharply with previous years. Fans Connor Newcombe and Emily Peden have decided against traveling to Seattle due to political tensions and tariffs, expressing a preference for supporting local teams like the Vancouver Canadians. Tourism data indicates that Canadian visits to Seattle have significantly dropped, impacting local businesses that rely on cross-border traffic. Bailey emphasizes that Canadians are "voting with their wallets" by choosing not to travel. The Mariners still expect solid attendance despite the anticipated decline in Canadian fans. In April, the number of B.C. drivers heading south dropped by 51%, reflecting ongoing discontent with U.S. political rhetoric. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has not released April statistics yet, which typically include busy holiday weekends.