As the Trump administration implemented tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Canadian consumers began to see empty shelves where American liquor products once stood. Social media users shared photos and videos of stores across the country removing American-made alcohol from their inventories. Provinces like New Brunswick and Ontario announced they would stop purchasing American alcohol in response to the tariffs. The escalating trade war, with Canada imposing tariffs of its own, threatens to impact the U.S. economy and the sale of American spirits abroad. The Distilled Spirits Council expressed concern over the removal of American alcohol from Canadian stores and estimated that 31,000 American jobs could be lost due to the tariffs. Kentucky, a major exporter of whiskey and spirits to Canada, saw its liquor products removed from shelves in response to the tariffs. The implications of the trade war extend beyond just the liquor industry, as major retailers warned of price hikes for consumers due to new import taxes. The U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada could have far-reaching effects on the wine and spirits supply chain, impacting various businesses and employees throughout the industry.
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