Spirits council hopes Trump ban spurs trade talks, not mutual pain for U.S., Canadian distillers

A major lobby for U.S. distillers said Wednesday that President Trump's ban on Canadian alcohol imports must lead to a positive resolution for both nations, rather than a bitter cycle of revenge.

Spirits council hopes Trump ban spurs trade talks, not mutual pain for U.S., Canadian distillers

TL;DR

  • A major lobby representing U.S. distillers commented on President Trump's ban.
  • The lobby hopes the ban will lead to a positive resolution for both the U.S. and Canada.
  • They wish to avoid a cycle of revenge or retaliatory measures.