Kentucky, Trump and Canada

New bourbon tariffs could be ‘catastrophic’ for Kentucky distillers, experts say
If we get in a tit-for-tat trade dispute, companies could be impacted on both sides of the Atlantic, and the North and South,’ said one industry leader.
Canada plans to flush these Kentucky bourbons off store shelves over Trump's tariffs
Leaders in Canada said they plan to pull U.S. liquor off store shelves beginning Tuesday. Here's a list of Kentucky alcohol that could disappear.
How Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico could impact the Kentucky bourbon industry
President Trump's proposed 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico could mean potential job loss and big impacts to industries such as Kentucky bourbon.
Trump pauses tariffs on Canada tariffs; How it could influence the Kentucky's bourbon industry
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The fallout over tariffs is continuing across the country as President Donald Trump's 25 percent tax on Canada was supposed to go into effect Tuesday. Monday afternoon, it was announced the tariffs against Canada and Mexico will be paused for 30 days.
These Kentucky bourbons were featured at Donald Trump’s inaugural events
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota noted that Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell brought a gift to the inaugural luncheon.
Kentucky leaders voice concern over impact Trump's tariffs will have on bourbon industry
It's Canada's response to President Donald Trump's plan to implement a 25% additional tariff on imports from the country. However, that tariff and a similar 25% tax on goods from Mexico are on hold for 30 days. But a 10% additional tariff on imports from China is still set to go into effect Tuesday.
‘Opt for Canadian rye over Kentucky bourbon.’ Canada fights back against Trump tariffs
Province official ordered British Columbia’s Liquor Distribution Branch to “stop buying American liquor from ‘red states’, and remove the top-selling ‘red-state’ brands from the shelves of public liquor stores.
How Canada's decision to stop buying US alcohol amid tariffs could impact Kentucky bourbon
The United States recently announced incoming 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. As a result, Canada will "immediately stop buying American liquor."
In Kentucky bourbon country, the prospect of a trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away
In the rolling hills of Kentucky where most of the world's bourbon supply is crafted, the prospect of a new trade war feels ...
Kentucky bourbon industry weighs shift amid U.S. sales decline, tariffs, and cultural change
Many distilleries are stuck with more supply than they know what do with, falling back to earth after Bourbon saw an ...
How tariffs could impact Kentucky
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New whiskey bar experience opening in downtown Louisville this summer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Vermont-based distiller plans to open a new location in downtown Louisville later this year.
World Whiskey Society launches an eco-friendly Kentucky straight bourbon
It's packaged in an eco-friendly, fully recyclable bottle with an 84% lower carbon footprint than traditional glass bottles.
BLADE AND BOW BOURBON AND PRO GOLFER WYNDHAM CLARK LAUNCH SWEEPSTAKES FOR THE GOLF TRIP OF A LIFETIME
Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon launched a sweepstakes offering the ultimate golf outing with pro golfer and ...
I've Tasted Hundreds of Whiskeys. This Affordable Bottle With Historic Roots Deserves a Spot in Your Whiskey Cabinet
Thanks to a special aging process, the bourbon includes a tiny fraction of liquid from the historic distillery that used to ...
Premium whiskey brand WhistlePig launches into Kentucky with tasting room, new release
It’s 88 proof, “a wink to the 880 miles between the WhistlePig Vermont Farm and its new Kentucky outpost,” according to the ...