United States liquor exports to Canada declined by 85 percent in the second quarter of 2025, according to a new report, which cited the “adverse impact” of ongoing trade tensions.

The mid-year report, released Monday by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), shows that exports to Canada dropped to $9.6 million in 2025 Q2, down from $63.1 million in 2024 Q2.

President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners earlier this year, including a 35 percent tariff on Canada. Goods covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, which Trump struck during his first term, are exempt from the tariffs.

Canada responded with counter tariffs but lifted most of them on Sept. 1.

Still, according to the report, “the majority of Provinces continue to ban American

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