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EXCLUSIVE: <\/strong>LOUISVILLE, Ky. \u2014 A year after Canadian provinces yanked American whiskey from store shelves in a trade clash triggered by President Donald Trump\u2019s tariffs, U.S. spirits exports have collapsed by nearly 70%, gutting what had been one of the industry\u2019s most important overseas markets.<\/p>\n

In 2025, Canada<\/a> slid from the second-largest destination for American spirits to sixth, as exports declined two-thirds to $89 million, according to data compiled by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).<\/p>\n

Before the dispute, the market had generated roughly $250 million annually for American distillers.<\/p>\n

The drop was immediate and relentless. From March through December, exports fell from $203 million in 2024 to just $60 million in 2025 \u2014 a roughly $143 million wipeout.<\/p>\n

FROM BOURBON TO BORDEAUX: TRUMP’S TARIFFS SPILL INTO GLOBAL BOOZE MARKETS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Despite the lifting of some tariffs, most Canadian provinces continue to shut American alcohol out of retail stores.<\/p>\n

“Our industry thrives in a zero-for-zero tariff environment,” Chris Swonger, DISCUS president and CEO, told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

The export downturn comes as Trump continues to use tariffs as economic leverage \u2014 a strategy his administration argues is designed to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and reduce trade imbalances.<\/p>\n

While Swonger said the industry recognizes the Trump administration\u2019s efforts to reduce trade imbalances, he noted that the loss of Canadian shelf space has had a significant impact on exports.<\/p>\n

“Since Liberation Day, it\u2019s unfortunate to report that our industry has lost over 70% of our exports to Canada because many provinces have decided not to carry American spirits,” Swonger said.<\/p>\n

\u2018WE WERE RIGHT\u2019: HE TOOK TRUMP\u2019S TARIFFS TO THE SUPREME COURT AND WON<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Nowhere is the fallout felt more acutely than in Kentucky, the epicenter of America\u2019s bourbon business.<\/p>\n

The Bluegrass State is bourbon\u2019s beating heart, producing 95% of the world’s supply, employing more than 23,000 workers and generating a cool $9 billion annually, according to figures provided by the Kentucky<\/u><\/a> Distillers\u2019 Association.<\/p>\n

RAND PAUL: BOURBON INDUSTRY ‘HATES’ BEING A TARGET IN US TRADE FIGHTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

For distillers on the ground, the trade<\/a> dispute doesn\u2019t end at the border.<\/p>\n

Owen Martin, master distiller at Angel\u2019s Envy, said the consequences reach into the bourbon-making process itself.<\/p>\n

“There are the tariffs on finished goods and on us shipping abroad, but I\u2019m even thinking a step below that,” Martin said.<\/p>\n

KENTUCKY LEADERS TOAST TO RECORD-BREAKING GROWTH IN THE BOURBON INDUSTRY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

He pointed to barrels as one example. By law, bourbon must be aged in new American oak barrels, which can only be used once for bourbon production. But port casks \u2014 used to finish Angel\u2019s Envy bourbon \u2014 can be reused multiple times.<\/p>\n

“Those are the sorts of things, as a maker, that I have to be aware of in any given year,” Martin said. “You have different opportunities and different challenges.”<\/p>\n

Beyond supply chain pressures, the export downturn is largely tied to provincial retail bans in Canada. The majority of provinces have yet to restore American alcohol to government-run retail stores.<\/p>\n

Swonger said the dispute has produced a striking irony between two whiskey-loving nations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“American consumers love Canadian whisky, and Canadians love Kentucky bourbon,” he said. “We\u2019re hoping this gets resolved.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/us-whiskey-exports-canada-collapse-nearly-70-after-trump-tariff-fight <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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