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Kentucky Governor Urges Canada to Lift Bourbon Tariffs

3/7/2025

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear calls on Canada to rethink tariffs on American bourbon to avoid economic damage.
Canadian provinces have pulled U.S. liquor from shelves, severely affecting Kentucky's bourbon industry.
The Kentucky Distillers' Association highlights job losses and stunted market growth due to these tariffs.
Beshear links trade tensions to former President Trump's policies, noting bipartisan disapproval of the tariffs.
Concerns grow over the future of Kentucky's bourbon exports, worth millions each year.

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear calls on Canada to rethink tariffs on American bourbon to avoid economic damage.
Canadian provinces have pulled U.S. liquor from shelves, severely affecting Kentucky's bourbon industry.
The Kentucky Distillers' Association highlights job losses and stunted market growth due to these tariffs.
Beshear links trade tensions to former President Trump's policies, noting bipartisan disapproval of the tariffs.
Concerns grow over the future of Kentucky's bourbon exports, worth millions each year.