US booze sales tank in Canada as tariffs hit

WorldBusiness & Finance
23 Jul 2025 • 1:14 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Canadian sales of US liquor have fallen by over 66 per cent, and 80 per cent in Ontario, following a boycott initiated by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.
  • The boycott began in response to tariffs imposed by Trump, who has since threatened a new 35 per cent tax on Canadian imports, citing fentanyl concerns.
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford has urged Canadians to 'buy local' in retaliation, emphasising Canada's economic power.
  • The boycott has also led to a 13 per cent decrease in overall spirit sales in Canada, affecting producers on both sides of the border.
  • Canada represents the second-largest export market for American liquor, making the trade dispute particularly impactful for the US spirits industry.

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