Full List of US Alcohol Brands BANNED in Canada | Trump Tariff

It didn’t take long for Trump’s tariffs to be met with some harsh retaliation. What was once a great friendship and partnership has turned into a nasty trade war. The worse part: hundreds of millions of great people are caught in the cross fires.

In retaliation to the tariffs, provinces like Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia—and yes, likely a few more to join—decided to pull every drop of US-made liquor off their shelves. And if you’re sitting there thinking, “WTF, now I can’t get my bourbon fix?” you’re not alone.

In this article, we’re breaking down exactly which US alcohol brands are now banned, organized by type for your convenience. Grab your notepad (or your drink) and let’s dive in.

The Backstory: When Tariffs Shake Up the Spirits

So, Trump slapped a 25% tariff on Canada (for no apparent reason) and Canadian provinces slam the brakes on all US-made liquor.

Ontario’s premier, Doug Ford, wasn’t having any of it and ordered the removal of American alcohol from the LCBO shelves, sparking a retail revolution on the shelves. Wab Kinew would follow suit just hours later.

Whether you’re a bourbon buff or a gin aficionado, if your preferred US brand falls into one of these categories, you might have to hunt for alternatives. Let’s raise a glass (if you can get one) to the list of banned booze.

American Whiskey Banned in Canada

If American whiskey is your thing, you’re going to be missing out on some of these. Here’s a table of iconic US whiskeys now hit by the ban:

American Vodka

Not a whiskey person? Maybe a crisp, smooth vodka is more your style. Check out these US-made vodkas now off the market:

American Gin

Gin lovers (yuck), don’t think you’re spared from the fallout. Here are some top US gins that are now banned:

American Rum Banned in Canada

Yes, even rum isn’t immune. While genuine rum often hails from the Caribbean, these US-made versions—produced in our own territories—are now part of the ban:

Other American Spirits

Some spirits don’t fit neatly into the classic categories but are just as beloved. Here are a few US favorites now caught in the crossfire:

Moonshine & Craft Spirits

For the renegades and craft enthusiasts, nothing beats a good batch of moonshine. Here are some of the finest small-batch, homegrown spirits that are now banned:

American Beer Banned in Canada

Now, we can’t talk about US alcohol talking beer. From the big players that have long graced our backyard barbecues to those local craft legends, American beer is (or was) a staple that’s now off the shelves in parts of Canada.

Here’s a table of some of the iconic American beer brands that have now been swept under the ban: