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U.S. liquor producers caught in trade war want tariffs gone

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The U.S. liquor sector is putting economic and political pressure on the Trump administration as the Canada-U.S. trade deal deadline approaches. They hope the administration might offer limited carve-outs to their industry or rethink tariffs altogether.

Breakdown
  • U.S. senators from both parties are working to ease the trade dispute with Canada. 6s
  • Sales of U.S. spirits in Canada dropped by over 66% in a single month. 30s
  • Canadian provinces responded to U.S. tariffs by removing American liquor from store shelves. 1m 1s
  • Some provinces have lifted bans, but most restrictions remain in place. 1m 12s
  • U.S. producers and lawmakers are urging for the removal of tariffs and boycotts as trade talks continue. 1m 16s
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