Summary
American wine sales to Canada have dropped sharply after Canada blocked U.S. alcohol sales in response to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Between March and July 2025, U.S. wine exports to Canada decreased by 91%, costing American producers an estimated $161 million. These restrictions are part of a larger trade conflict affecting various American export industries.
Key Facts
- U.S. wine exports to Canada fell by 91% between March and July 2025.
- Canada stopped selling U.S. alcohol after the U.S. placed tariffs on Canadian goods.
- In 2024, Canada was a major market for U.S. wine, accounting for 36% of exports.
- Retaliatory actions included a drop in U.S. spirits exports by 85% in the same period.
- The Canadian government lifted tariffs in August, but provincial bans remain.
- The U.S. International Trade Commission reported a 96% decline in wine exports during the second quarter.
- The Wine Institute highlights the impact on businesses and potential market loss to other countries like the EU, Australia, and New Zealand.
