Recent Trump Articles
America's Whiskey Industry Bleeds $143M as Canada Cuts Ties
The numbers don't lie. In less than a year, one of the most reliable foreign markets for American whiskey has virtually disappeared — and the damage is still mounting. U.S. spirits exports to Canada collapsed by nearly 70 percent, falling from roughly $250 million annually to just $89 million,
How Trump's Tariffs Killed a $250M Bourbon Market
The numbers don't lie, and for the American whiskey industry, they're ugly. In just under a year, U.S. spirits exports to Canada have cratered by nearly 70%, wiping out what had long been one of the most reliable and lucrative overseas markets American distillers could count on. What was once a $25
The US-India Trade Deal: What It Means for American Business
For years, doing business with India meant navigating some of the steepest trade barriers in the world. That may be about to change in a big way. President Donald Trump announced on February 2nd that the United States and India have reached a trade deal — one that he says will take effect immed
Trump's Tariff War: What It Really Means for Your Whiskey
When the Supreme Court told President Donald Trump he couldn't legally use emergency powers to keep his sweeping import tariffs in place, a lot of people in the spirits industry took a breath. Maybe, they thought, this was the moment things would settle down. Maybe trade policy would get back to so
EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Whiskey: A Chance for Negotiation
The European Union (EU) has decided to postpone its planned 50% tariff on American whiskey and other goods, giving negotiators more time to strike a deal with the United States. The tariffs, initially scheduled to take effect on April 1, have been delayed until mid-April to align with broader coun
US-EU Spirits Trade Dispute Escalates Amidst Threats of Heavy Tariffs
The longstanding trade tensions between the United States and the European Union (EU) have intensified, with a new wave of tariffs targeting the lucrative spirits market. This dispute, which traces its roots to earlier conflicts over steel and aluminum tariffs, is once again threatening economic t
American Whiskey Sales Face Challenges Amid Economic Pressures and Trade Disputes
The American whiskey industry, a cornerstone of the U.S. spirits market, is grappling with a challenging landscape. Domestic sales have seen a decline, and looming trade disputes threaten to disrupt the recovery of international markets. According to the Distilled Spirits Council, domestic sales o
Trump’s Tariff Moves and Their Far-Reaching Impact on the Kentucky Bourbon Industry
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump took a bold step by imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico. The move, designed to push these nations to follow through on promises regarding illegal immigration and the flow of harmful drugs, has sent shockwaves through various industries i
Suntory Has Been Stockpiling Whiskey Due To Possible Trump Tariffs
Suntory is trying to lock in its expenses in case they increase due to new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration by stockpiling alcohol. The corporation owns bourbon brands like Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, and Basil Hayden in addition to Japanese whiskey. "So we've been stockpiling the pro
Presidential Inauguration Luncheon Attendees Get Bottle Of Woodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve bourbon was included in the gift bags of attendees of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Luncheon on Monday during President Donald Trump's second inauguration. Members of Congress, CEOs from large internet companies like Apple and Amazon, and justices