Dossier
DISCUS
Coverage of DISCUS in the Nexus archive.
- Your favorite cocktail could be an unexpected casualty of Trump's looming trade fight
A looming 50% tariff on Canadian spirits and goods represents an escalation in the trade fight between Donald Trump's administration and Canada. This dispute has caused U.S. exports to Canada to plummet, falling from $203 million in 2024 to $60 million in 2025. Industry leaders are hopeful that this threat can serve as leverage to persuade Canadian officials to reopen their market for American distilled spirits.