Buy Canadian movement starts to take a sizable bite out of U.S. business
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U.S. tour operators and American distilleries hit hard by surge in patriotism among Canadian shoppers
  • KanadrAllegria@lemmy.caEnglish
    10·
    3 days ago

    In addition to bourbon, Canada is a crucial market for U.S. whiskey and other spirits as well as wine and beer. Bartenders, waitstaff and retail clerks in the U.S. are among those who will face significant layoffs if trade tensions continue, said Mr. Gould.

    I’m curious about why US bartenders and waitstaff could be impacted… Is this specific to those who work at distilleries, or is it general to all in the hospitality industry? It’s not clear to me.

    • arrow74@lemm.eeEnglish
      9·
      3 days ago

      If the US economy is hurt people do stop going to bars, but it’s still a weird thing for this article to include