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70sEraVet

(4,394 posts) Sun Mar 9, 2025, 11:09 AM Mar 9

B.C. has pulled red state liquor from the shelves in response to Trump's tariff

Eby launched a series of measures responding to the tariffs coming Tuesday, including directing the BC Liquor Distribution Branch to immediately stop buying American liquor from "red states," as well as directing Crown corporations to stop buying American goods and services.

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch sent a letter to all industry associations on Feb. 1, saying they support the provincial and federal government decisions and actions in response to the tariffs.

The Branch said in a statement that effective immediately, it has halted the generation of import purchase orders of U.S.-made liquor products manufactured in Republican states.
It said on-hand inventory of the top five selling brands, specifically their products manufactured in the U.S. states under Republican leadership, will be put on hold and unavailable for customers, these products include brands of Jack Daniels, Bacardi Rum, Titos Vodka, Jim Beam and Bulleit Bourbon.

https://www.biv.com/news/bc-has-pulled-red-state-liquor-from-the-shelves-in-response-to-trumps-tariff-10171257

Now, THAT'S sending a message! Make Republican Senators, Congressional Reps and Governors explain to their constituents why their communities are losing money and jobs!

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B.C. has pulled red state liquor from the shelves in response to Trump's tariff (Original Post) 70sEraVet Mar 9 OP

..I have joined the boycott.. thomski64 Mar 9 #1

Try some California beers Unwind Your Mind Mar 9 #3

Are there really that many people employed in the factories making the shit? 3Hotdogs Mar 9 #2

Apparently, the Canadian market for Tennessee whiskey is very small... 70sEraVet Mar 9 #4

I like some Tennessee Brando. spike jones Mar 9 #5

thomski64

(626 posts)

1. ..I have joined the boycott..

Reply to 70sEraVet (Original post)

Sun Mar 9, 2025, 11:21 AM

Mar 9

..like SC justice K, I like beer!!
There are many excellent ones from Mexico, Labatt and Molson are Amerikan owned, but Moosehead is still Canadian (and outstanding Lager) I love Kenucky Bourbon, but I can easily switch to single malt unblended Scotch..

Unwind Your Mind

(2,237 posts)

3. Try some California beers

Reply to thomski64 (Reply #1)

Sun Mar 9, 2025, 01:11 PM

Mar 9

Lagunitas and Hen House are favorites and I think Sierra Nevada too

Eta, I just looked, Sierra Nevada is made in Chico, CA and Mills River, NC, even better

3Hotdogs

(13,993 posts)

2. Are there really that many people employed in the factories making the shit?

Reply to 70sEraVet (Original post)

Sun Mar 9, 2025, 01:06 PM

Mar 9

It will affect the bottom line of the corporations that own the distilleries. But the booze will still be sold in other parts of the world.

70sEraVet

(4,394 posts)

4. Apparently, the Canadian market for Tennessee whiskey is very small...

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #2)

Sun Mar 9, 2025, 02:22 PM

Mar 9

like 1%, according to the CEO of the company that owns Jack Daniels. But, there is a worry that the boycott could spread to Mexico or even the EU (he said that Mexico accounts for 7% of sales).
https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2025/03/06/why-is-canada-removing-tennessee-whiskey-from-store-shelves/81747372007/

As for jobs, the fact that most of those distilleries are in rural areas makes any layoffs especially impactful.
Buffalo Trace Distillery: Frankfort, Kentucky

George Dickel: Tullahoma, Tennessee

Jack Daniel’s: Lynchburg, Tennessee

Jim Beam: Clermont, Kentucky

Maker’s Mark: Loretto, Kentucky

Tom Moore: Bardstown, Kentucky

Wild Turkey: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Woodford Reserve: Versailles, Kentucky

https://usaspiritsratings.com/en/blog/insights-1/a-brief-guide-to-the-top-whiskey-regions-in-the-usa-45.htm

spike jones

(1,836 posts)

5. I like some Tennessee Brando.

Reply to 70sEraVet (Original post)

Sun Mar 9, 2025, 04:29 PM

Mar 9

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