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Trump Bans Most Canadian Alcohol, Hits $800 Million Imports

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 3:43 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a ban on most Canadian alcoholic beverages on Tuesday.
$800 million of Canadian alcohol imported by the United States last year is affected by the ban.
Whisky and liqueurs in containers larger than four liters are exempt from the ban and tariffs.
Industry leaders say the ban could raise costs for businesses and consumers.

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U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a ban on most Canadian alcoholic beverages on Tuesday.
$800 million of Canadian alcohol imported by the United States last year is affected by the ban.
Whisky and liqueurs in containers larger than four liters are exempt from the ban and tariffs.
Industry leaders say the ban could raise costs for businesses and consumers.