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U.S. Wine Sales to Canada Plunge 91% Amid Tariffs

1/31/2026

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U.S. wine sales to Canada have declined 91% since 2024 due to tariff policies under U.S. President Donald Trump and a boycott by Quebec and Ontario liquor stores.
Brown-Forman and Jim Beam report significant sales declines as some distillers suspend production.
The broader drinks industry faces rising prices and limited imported product availability.
Trump remains unyielding, threatening further tariffs on French wines in response to political tensions.

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U.S. wine sales to Canada have declined 91% since 2024 due to tariff policies under U.S. President Donald Trump and a boycott by Quebec and Ontario liquor stores.
Brown-Forman and Jim Beam report significant sales declines as some distillers suspend production.
The broader drinks industry faces rising prices and limited imported product availability.
Trump remains unyielding, threatening further tariffs on French wines in response to political tensions.