Trade war with Canada has contributed to a significant decline in U.S. liquor sales
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US distillers face uncertainty after President Trump imposed tariffs on countries around the world.
Citing Trump tariffs and slumping demand, bourbon maker Jim Beam is halting production at one distillery in Clermont, Kentucky.
Whiskey brand, owned by Japanese drinks group Suntory, to close main distillery amid tariff uncertainty
Jim Beam will pause operations at its flagship bourbon plant in Kentucky in the new year.
Tariffs, oversupply and teetotaling Gen-Zs have all contributed to the downfall of one of America's most iconic liquors.
Whiskey distillers say their industry is so intertwined that U.S. tariffs will hurt producers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Bourbon maker Jim Beam halts production at main distillery for a year
Cloudy future for bourbon has Jim Beam closing Kentucky distillery for a year
Bourbon maker Jim Beam stops production at Kentucky site for 2026
Jim Beam to halt production at main Kentucky distillery in 2026 - UPI.com
Jim Beam stellt Whiskey-Produktion am Stammsitz für 2026 ein
Scottish whisky market slides into supply glut amid falling sales and US tariffs
Bankruptcies hit US spirit makers as Americans drink and spend less
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