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U.S. Spirits Exports Plummet 9% Amid Trade War
10/9/2025
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Story summary
- United States spirits exports fell 9% in Q2 2025, with Canada down 85% largely due to President Trump's tariffs.
- Canada lifted retaliatory tariffs in August, but most provinces ban U.S. spirits.
- The Distilled Spirits Council warns American distillers face financial strain as demand slows. Industry leaders urge tariff-free trade.
- Ipsos finds 56% of Canadians buy local amid the trade war.
