The Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico have led to empty shelves in Canadian stores where American liquor products were once stocked. Canadians took to social media to share photos and videos of stores removing American-made liquor from their inventories. Some provinces, such as New Brunswick and Ontario, have stopped purchasing American alcohol altogether in response to the tariffs. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized the tariffs, stating that they are unjustified as only a small percentage of fentanyl intercepted at the U.S. border comes from Canada. In retaliation, Canada imposed 25% tariffs on $107 billion worth of American goods. The escalating trade war threatens the U.S. economy, with major retailers warning of price hikes for consumers due to new import taxes. The tariffs could also impact the sale of U.S. spirits in Canada and Mexico, with Kentucky liquor products being among those removed from Canadian store shelves. The Distilled Spirits Council expressed concern about the removal of American alcohol products from Canadian stores and warned that 31,000 American jobs could be lost due to the tariffs. The council highlighted the negative impact the tariffs could have on the entire wine and spirits supply chain, from restaurants and bars to importers and exporters.
Note: The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not the original image associated with the presented article. Due to copyright reasons, we are unable to use the original images. However, you can still enjoy the accurate and up-to-date content and information provided.
