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US sales fall for American whiskeys as threats of a trade war heat up

American whiskey sales in the US fell 1.8% to $5.2 billion in 2024, as consumer spending was reined in by inflation.
The EU is set to reimpose a 50% tariff on American whiskey on April 1, doubling the previous rate and threatening exports after a strong rebound.
The spirits industry maintained its US market share, but revenues slipped 1.1% to $37.2 billion, while volumes rose 1.1% to 312.2 million cases in 2024.

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An unwanted double: U.S. sales fall for American whiskeys as threats of a trade war heat up

Brewing trade conflicts with Canada and Mexico risk driving up the price of U.S. spirits in those markets.

30 days ago·Canada

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An unwanted double: US sales fall for American whiskeys as threats of a trade war heat up

Like a watered-down drink, domestic sales for American whiskeys were unsatisfying in 2024 as inflation reined in consumer spending on some distilled spirits. But an industry group says it’s tariffs

1 month ago·United States

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Toronto Sun

U.S. sales fall for American whiskies as threats of trade war heat up

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Like a watered-down drink, domestic sales for American whiskies were unsatisfying in 2024, as inflation reined in consumer spending on some distilled spirits. But it's tariffs that loom as one of the stiffest challenges ahead, threatening to deplete sales in key foreign markets, an industry group said Tuesday.

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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Spectrum News

U.S. sales fall for American whiskeys as threats of a trade war heat up

Brewing trade conflicts with Canada and Mexico risk driving up the price of U.S. spirits in key markets.

1 month ago·United States

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Trade war threatens state’s liquor industry - The Mountain Eagle

LOUISVILLE Like a watered-down drink, domestic sales for American whiskeys were unsatisfying in 2024, as inflation reined in consumer spending on some distilled spirits. But it’s tariffs that loom as one of the stiffest challenges ahead, threatening to deplete sales in key foreign markets, an industry group said Tuesday. Brewing trade conflicts with Canada and Mexico risk driving up the […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to ac…

29 days ago·Whitesburg, United States

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einnews.com

Sales fall for American whiskeys in the U.S.

… Brewing trade conflicts with Canada and Mexico risk driving up the price … strong rebound in American whiskey sales in Europe since a 25% … , having spread distribution to Poland and with hopes of cracking … a potentially big market in Hungary, he said. It all …

30 days ago

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