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US spirits exports tumble as drinkers shun American brands, industry warns

Exports of American spirits fell 9% in Q2 2025, with Canada dropping 85%, amid tariffs and trade disputes that disrupted key markets and challenged producers, the Distilled Spirits Council said.

  • American distillers faced an 85% decline in exports to Canada this year due to ongoing global trade tensions, according to a spirits industry group.
  • Tom Bard, a Kentucky craft distiller, stated, 'Even though things have eased up, we still are not back on the shelf in Canada.'
  • Chris Swonger, the CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, expressed concern over consumers choosing domestic or other imports over American spirits.
  • Canada is the only major trading partner that retaliated against U.S. spirits amid trade conflicts stemming from President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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Canada freezes out US distillers

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, October 6, 2025.
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