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U.S. Distillers Face Crisis Amid Falling Exports and Tariffs

10/18/2025

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The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) reports 9% and 13% drops in exports, caused by anti-tariff backlash and weak demand.
Exports to Canada fell 85% in the second quarter due to a boycott tied to rising anti-U.S. sentiment and tariffs.
Brown-Forman cut jobs, and some distilleries filed for bankruptcy, while U.S. distillers must adapt to ongoing international and domestic shifts and seek stable, tariff-free trade.

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Story summary

The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) reports 9% and 13% drops in exports, caused by anti-tariff backlash and weak demand.
Exports to Canada fell 85% in the second quarter due to a boycott tied to rising anti-U.S. sentiment and tariffs.
Brown-Forman cut jobs, and some distilleries filed for bankruptcy, while U.S. distillers must adapt to ongoing international and domestic shifts and seek stable, tariff-free trade.