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Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico could spell trouble for distilled spirits

  • Written by Andrew Muhammad, Professor of Agriculture and Resource Economics, University of Tennessee

If all the tariff drama in the news lately has you reaching for a stiff drink, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, those same tariffs might make it harder to get your hands on your favorite brand of tequila.

In early March 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump levied import tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico, following through on a...

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