Europe, Canada Warn Citizens of U.S. Border Detentions

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European countries and Canada have issued fresh travel warnings after tourists were detained at U.S. borders despite having valid documents.

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A British woman spent three weeks in detention after visa questions arose at the U.S.-Canada border, while two German tourists faced similar ordeals.

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Germany warns citizens that ESTA approval doesn't guarantee entry, as border officers make final decisions that can't be reversed by foreign governments.

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Border officials can search phones and laptops without suspicion, with travelers from visa waiver countries risking entry denial if they refuse.

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Finland's travel advisory specifically cites Trump's executive order recognizing only two genders, cautioning travelers with X markers on passports.

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Tourism experts project international visitor spending could drop 12.3% this year, resulting in a potential $22 billion loss to the U.S. economy.

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Immigration attorney Michael Wildes notes that foreign nationals at borders have "greater rights as a criminal than as a foreign national coming with a visa.

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Travelers are advised to carry proof of return travel, backup their data, and keep legal assistance contacts handy when entering the U.S.

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