Booze boycott hits U.S. where it hurts

Although not a huge financial hit compared to all American exports,
Canada’s growing boycott of U.S.-made alcoholic drinks is a highly
visible statement – one that President Trump is keen to reverse

VALUE OF U.S. ALCOHOL EXPORTS TO CANADA (US$, millions)

0 200 400 600 800 1,000

2025
2020
2015
2010
2005
2000

Beer
Spirits
Wine

78%
Fall in U.S.
wine exports to
Canada in one year

Turned $254m
trade surplus into
$90m trade
deficit

U.S. exported less alcoholic
beverages to Canada in
2025 than in 2005

Sources: Sherwood,
Wine Institute. Image
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