When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
Summary
Phillips Distilling Company, an American liquor maker, moved some of its Sour Puss production to Canada after provinces there boycotted U.S.-made liquor. The boycott started in 2025 as a response to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, which strongly affected Phillips Distilling’s sales in Canada.Key Facts
- Sour Puss is a fruity liqueur popular mainly in Canada, especially among university students.
- Canadian provinces began boycotting American-made liquor in spring 2025 to respond to U.S. tariffs.
- Phillips Distilling lost 70% of its Canadian business because of the boycott.
- The company started producing Sour Puss in Canada to regain access to Canadian stores.
- Most Canadian provinces stopped selling U.S. liquor, except Alberta and Saskatchewan, which have private liquor sales.
- Canadian provincial governments control alcohol sales through liquor boards.
- The trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada continues with no clear resolution yet.
- Canadian officials suggest the boycott may end if President Trump removes or reduces tariffs on Canadian products like cars and metals.
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