American wine had been on a steady growth curve of its own for literally decades before said growth tapered off following the mid-pandemic boom. For many American wineries, Trump was signing their death warrant. Which is to say, all American wine exports to Canada are now basically a fifth of what they were only a year prior. The report describes this single factor as “the most catastrophic single-year trade disruption in the history of U.S. wine exports.” Seems bad. "American alcohol remains the only product completely barred from import in nearly all Canadian provinces.

Source: New York Times March 17, 2026 12:58 UTC