Distilleries in Kentucky are being negatively impacted by the trade war between the U.S. and Canada. American-made liquor is being removed from store shelves in Canada as a response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. This has led to canceled shipment orders and stalled liquor agreements for Kentucky bourbon businesses, including Michter’s Distillery which has already lost $115,000 in orders. Trump’s recent announcement of increased tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico has added to the uncertainty. The Kentucky bourbon industry contributes billions to the local economy and fears further losses if the trade war continues. Black-owned distilleries like Brough Brothers Distillery are also feeling the effects as potential deals with Canada have been put on hold. Businesses are exploring other markets, like South Africa or Brazil, but Canada would have been a larger market. Fawn Weaver, founder of Uncle Nearest, also had her products taken off shelves in Canada but was prepared for the fallout. She believes that the current administration wants businesses to focus on the U.S. market. Overall, distilleries in Kentucky are facing immediate challenges and uncertainty due to the trade war between the U.S. and Canada.
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