NYT
Why Do the Trade Wars Keep Coming for Your Whiskey?
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The U.S. has moved toward restricting imports of Canadian spirits as part of broader trade policy discussions. Spirits trade has historically been affected by tariff disputes between the U.S. and Canada, including previous rounds of reciprocal tariffs on whiskey and other goods. Canadian distillers exported approximately 6.2 million cases of spirits to the U.S. in 2024, according to Spirits Canada.
