Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on U.S. Ban of Canadian Wine and Spirits

“Wine and spirits bans are not in the best interest of consumers and risk lost sales for hospitality businesses at a time when many are already facing economic challenges. This is evidenced by Canada’s removal of U.S. wine and spirits from store shelves, which has unfairly harmed American producers. A ban on the majority of Canadian products would have a similarly negative impact on American beverage alcohol businesses.

“As U.S. hospitality businesses enter the critical holiday planning season, importers, distributors, retailers, restaurants and bars are making inventory decisions for their busiest time of the year. These businesses rely on a broad range of wine and spirits products from both sides of the border to serve their customers.

“The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition urges both countries to come to a resolution that avoids banning products or any other additional measures that disrupt supply chains, limit consumer choice and create uncertainty for hospitality businesses.”

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About the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition
The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition represents 59 national and state organizations across the U.S. beverage alcohol supply chain, including farmers, vintners, distillers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, bars and hospitality workers. The coalition advocates for fair, reciprocal trade policies that support American jobs, exports and economic growth.