# 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.
- Title: Craft beer makers strain on both sides of US-Canada trade…
- Summary: US-Canada craft beer makers face trade war fallout as tariffs and boycotts disrupt supply chains.
- Keywords: canada, craft beer, trade war, tariffs, aluminum tariffs, beer boycotts, craft breweries, brewers association, canadian craft brewers association, aluminum imports, beer tariffs, Seattletimes
- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/business/craft-beer-makers-strain-on-both-sides-of-us-canada-trade-clash
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- Topics: us, canada, craft beer, trade war, tariffs, aluminum tariffs, beer boycotts, craft breweries, brewers association, canadian craft brewers association, aluminum imports, beer tariffs
## 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.
## Key takeaway

US-Canada craft beer producers struggle with tariffs and supply chain disruptions from trade tensions.