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Canadian breweries turn to cheaper Chinese cans amid tariffs

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 3:54 PM UTC · How we work

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Canadian breweries are buying Chinese-made aluminum cans as U.S. tariffs raise North American prices.
The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian aluminum; Canada responded with matching tariffs.
Since early 2025, North American can prices rose ~50%, making Chinese cans eight cents cheaper than pre-Trump U.S. cans.
Shane Vear of Caravan Bev Co. reported a 30% business increase since last year.

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Story summary

Canadian breweries are buying Chinese-made aluminum cans as U.S. tariffs raise North American prices.
The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian aluminum; Canada responded with matching tariffs.
Since early 2025, North American can prices rose ~50%, making Chinese cans eight cents cheaper than pre-Trump U.S. cans.
Shane Vear of Caravan Bev Co. reported a 30% business increase since last year.