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Kentucky Distiller Faces Setback as Canada Bans U.S. Liquor

3/27/2025

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Thomas Bard, a distillery owner from Kentucky, is grappling with a major setback as Canada removes U.S. liquor from its shelves following tariffs imposed by President Trump. What was anticipated to be a sales surge in Saskatchewan and Ontario has evaporated, pushing Bard to refocus on the challenging U.S. market. This situation underscores the precarious position of small American craft alcohol producers reliant on Canadian exports.

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Story summary

Thomas Bard, a distillery owner from Kentucky, is grappling with a major setback as Canada removes U.S. liquor from its shelves following tariffs imposed by President Trump. What was anticipated to be a sales surge in Saskatchewan and Ontario has evaporated, pushing Bard to refocus on the challenging U.S. market. This situation underscores the precarious position of small American craft alcohol producers reliant on Canadian exports.