U.S. Treasury Secretary Says International Travel Unlikely to Resume this Year

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin has said travelers may have to rethink their plans for a globetrotting getaway for the rest of 2020, Forbes magazine reports.

In an interview with in Mornings with Maria on FOX Business Network this morning, Mnuchin said it’s “too hard to tell” whether international travel will be possible this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to across the globe.

“Our priority is opening up the domestic economy,” said Mnuchin. “Obviously, for business people, there will be travel on a limited basis.”

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in most states, but Mnuchin suggested Americans might want to vacation domestically. “This is a great time for people to explore America,” he said. “As the economy opens up, I think you’ll see demand coming back.”

Secretary Mnuchin also said that the Trump administration is considering ways to boost the travel and restaurant industries. “The president’s also looking about ways to stimulate travel,” said Mnuchin.