Kentucky, Bourbon whiskey

Kentucky bourbon makers fear becoming 'collateral damage' in Trump's trade war
With a new distillery set to open soon, the makers of Brough Brothers bourbon in Kentucky were ready to put their business plan into action. They were looking to ramp up whiskey production to break into lucrative new markets in Canada and Europe.
How a Kentucky distillery plans to survive during the constantly shifting trade wars
As the U.S. is embattled in a shifting trade war with Canada and impending tariffs from the European Union loom, bourbon makers in Kentucky are trying to find their footing and plan a path forward. Plus,
Kentucky bourbon distilleries struggle amid trade war
Distilleries in the heart of America's bourbon industry are finding themselves in the crosshairs of a brewing trade war between the U.S. and Canada.
Bourbon industry in crosshairs of U.S.-Canada trade war
Stores in Canada have been removing U.S.-made bourbon from their shelves in retaliation for stiff tariffs placed on the nation's goods.
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Victor Yarbrough, CEO of Brough Brothers Distillery, removes the cover from an empty barrel of bourbon in the under construction facility in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry) Victor Yarbrough,
Kentucky bourbon maker says Trump tariffs immediately impacted his business
President Trump's 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum have taken effect. Victor Yarbrough, CEO of Brough Brothers Distillery, the first African American-owned distillery in Kentucky, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact.
US-Canada whiskey war disrupts bourbon tech, Kentucky distilleries fear huge losses
The iconic Kentucky bourbon industry, a major contributor to the state’s economy, is now facing significant losses due to escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada. In response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration,
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'Sad, crazy, and totally avoidable': Kentucky bourbon braces for tariff shockwaves
Kentucky leaders are expressing deep concerns about the new European Union counter-tariffs — set to hit $28 billion in U.S.
From Champagne to Bourbon, Alcohol Lands on Front Lines of Global Trade War
Alcohol has landed on the front lines of a global trade war, throwing French wines, Irish whiskeys, Kentucky bourbon, ...
Europe’s retaliatory tariffs will affect KY bourbon, farms, peanut butter. Stocks tumble
Stocks tumbled Wednesday as the new retaliatory measure were announced. Here are the Kentucky industries that will be ...
Kentucky bourbon maker reacts to Canada pulling American-made liquor off shelves
Brough Brothers” CEO Victor Yarbrough tells CNN’s Pamela Brown that Canada’s retaliatory measure of pulling American liquor, ...
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InvestBev annpounces partnership to invest up to $100 million in Kentucky bourbon barrels
CHICAGO, IL. (WBKO) - InvestBev, a private equity firm, has entered into a partnership with a leading global asset manager to ...
Kentucky Bourbon Boss Bemoans Canada Tariffs: 'Americans Will Suffer'
A number of Canadian provincial leaders have responded to President Trump's tariffs with restrictions on the sale of U.S.
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Kentucky lawmaker says 50% European tariff on American whiskey would have far-reaching impacts
When Europe responded to Trump's 2018 tariffs with a 25% tax on U.S. whiskey, exports to the EU fell by 20% through 2021, ...