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Craft beer makers strain on both sides of US-Canada trade clash
US-Canada craft beer makers face trade war fallout as tariffs and boycotts disrupt supply chains.
In brief
US-Canada craft beer makers face trade war fallout as tariffs and boycotts disrupt supply chains. US-Canada craft beer producers struggle with tariffs and supply chain disruptions from trade tensions. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Craft beer makers strain
US-Canada craft beer producers face trade war fallout as tariffs and boycotts disrupt supply chains.
“drink creatively”
Tariffs impact production
Collective Arts, a Hamilton, Ontario beer maker, reports tariffs and alcohol boycotts have forced it to reconsider US market strategies.
US market strategy shifts
The company considers moving production to the US or focusing on its Canadian home market and other export markets.
Trade war origins
The US-Canada trade war began after Canadian provinces stopped stocking American beer and Trump banned Canadian alcohol imports on Sept 29.
Industry adaptation
Brewers Association president Bart Watson says the craft industry’s small market share means increased share growth benefits everyone.
Trade dispute escalation
Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney both signal optimism for a trade deal but face challenges from the trade war.
Collateral damage concerns
Canadian Craft Brewers Association executive Christine Comeau warns small brewers face 'collateral damage' in trade disputes.
“collateral damage”
Beer trade decline
US-Canada beer trade has steadily declined for nearly two decades as larger brewers consolidate.
Aluminum cost impact
Trump’s 50% tariffs on aluminum imports could cost US beer consumers 8.2 cents more per can.
Small brewery closures
Nearly 1,000 small US craft breweries have closed in two years due to price pressure.
Future challenges
Brewers fear weaponization of barley could disrupt supply chains for small breweries.
The main idea
US-Canada craft beer producers struggle with tariffs and supply chain disruptions from trade tensions.
