Bourbon distilleries in Kentucky are in limbo

Bourbon distilleries in Kentucky are in limbo as tariffs and trade wars impact the industry
As the U.S. remains embattled in an ever-changing trade war with Canada and tariffs from the European Union loom, bourbon makers in Kentucky are trying to find their footing and plan a path forward.
Bourbon sales could be impacted by retaliatory tariffs, local distillery says
Mexico’s President says she’ll also announce retaliatory tariffs this weekend. Prices could eventually change for items because of these tariffs... including alcohol prices. A local distillery worries about retaliatory tariffs from Canada.
Kentucky bourbon makers fear becoming ‘collateral damage’ in Trump’s trade war
Now, Europe’s infatuation with Kentucky bourbon and other U.S. spirits is threatened by the potential 50% tariff — double the previous levy — that would inflict “irreparable harm to distillers large and small,” said Chris Swonger, the council’s CEO.
Kentucky bourbon industry caught in the middle as tariff war escalates with Canada
The tariffs began Tuesday as the President demands those countries do more to stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.S.
How a Kentucky distillery plans to survive during the constantly shifting trade wars
As the U.S. is embattled in a shifting trade war with Canada and impending tariffs from the European Union loom, bourbon makers in Kentucky are trying to find their footing and plan a path forward. Plus,
Kentucky bourbon maker says Trump tariffs immediately impacted his business
President Trump's 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum have taken effect. Victor Yarbrough, CEO of Brough Brothers Distillery, the first African American-owned distillery in Kentucky, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact.
KY man accused of illegally selling 1,700 bottles of bourbon to Fayette Mall store
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US spirits industry warns of ‘debilitating’ retaliatory whiskey tariffs from Europe
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Bourbon Is Banned, California Wine Canceled, as Canada Pulls U.S. Alcohol
Canadian provinces have restricted American alcohol sales as part of retaliatory measures against President Trump’s tariffs.
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Speyside Bourbon Cooperage in Smyth lays off 75 workers
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EU's tariffs will be 'devastating' for spirits sector, industry says
The European Commission said it would impose tariffs on 26 billion euros ($28.31B) worth of US goods from next month, ramping up a global trade war.
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The iconic Kentucky bourbon industry, a major contributor to the state’s economy, is now facing significant losses due to ...
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax
President Donald Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey ...