The U.S. spirits industry is grappling with a significant downturn in exports, particularly in key international markets, as global trade tensions continue to take their toll. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, American spirits exports to Canada plummeted by 85% in the second quarter of 2025, marking the most dramatic decline among major trading partners. This sharp drop comes despite Canada’s recent removal of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. spirits, as provincial bans persist.
Cold shoulder from Canada is costly for American distillers struggling with global trade tensions
