I was reading this morning — not the paper, just some industry site with a name like Beverage Industry, which sounds like a trade union for bartenders and tax collectors. Turns out Canada’s whiskey, beer, and cider got swept up in a US import ban that kicked in September 29. Not all of it — just certain products. The kind nobody bothered to explain clearly.
The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition put out a statement. Sounded polite. Sounded tired. Said something about diplomacy tasting better than tariffs. I agree — though I’ve had diplomacy that tasted like warm vodka and regret, so maybe I’m not the best judge.
Funny thing is, the ban didn’t hit maple syrup. Or hockey sticks. Or apologies. Just the booze. Guess someone in Washington thinks Canadian rye is more dangerous than their own tax policy.
