Trade war with Canada has contributed to a significant decline in U.S. liquor sales

Jim Beam, one of the largest makers of American whiskey globally, is shutting down bourbon production at one of its Kentucky distilleries for a year.

The move comes amid Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada, which has contributed to a significant decline in U.S. liquor sales after the country ushered in a boycott of American booze, and as more young adults are cutting back on drinking.

Jim Beam, owned by Suntory Global Spirits, is one of Kentucky’s biggest bourbon producers.

The Bluegrass state’s $9 billion whiskey bourbon industry has been struggling to manage its abundant supply of liquor against the drop in demand.

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[–] 28 points 9 months ago (8 children)

So far Canadians have been smart enough to hold the line. Don't bend and don't believe the liars in charge of the US. This administration would gladly invade anyone and subjugate them.

Never 51. Elbows Up, Canada. It's time to line brawl on the ice.

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  • [–] 10 points 9 months ago (3 children)

    Canadian products are generally superior quality anyways

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago

    That I can definitely agree with. US manufacturing is so crippled by capitalism that the results are squeezed into barely functional pieces of shit. Efficiency for the shareholders is king.

    I'm always glad to see when someone like Canada has some pride in their products and not just making the shittiest thing that'll still sell.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (2 children)

    not enough to not go to disney though.

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