Oh no. Less shitty whisky in the world? What shall we do?
Why do people persist in framing this as a “trade war”?
It isn’t.
This is a cultural shift toward despising the USA and everything it stands for. Trade wars are perpetuated by government in an effort to sway foreign policy. This is grass-roots in an effort to tell USAnals to fuck off.
As a Canadian who has barely drank any bourbon since February (and has not bought a bottle), this makes me feel good.
I haven’t drank any US alcohol in years.
I had a “Bourbon style Canadian whisky” today and it was pretty good. No idea what brand it was.
I feel little sympathy for these companies, but I do wish the best for their workers.
but I do wish the best for their workers.
At least those who voted against Trump.
In Kentucky that is probably not many, though.
Fair.
It sucks to find out about your job being in limbo or cut over Christmas, and these people have very little power to influence things.
That being said, yes, they’re in a red state and I’m so tired of American red states — they’re probably the most gaslighted people on earth.
Industry group Distilled Spirits Council of the United States said that U.S. spirits exports plummeted 85 percent, falling below $10 million in the second quarter of 2025, which CEO Chris Swonger blamed on “persistent trade tensions.”
That’s what I call good news!
MABA Make America Bankrupt Again. It’s what the GOP voted for.
With the 6 time bankrupt “leader” at the helm, that’s surely a guarantee.
Lol
