In early March 2025, claims circulated online that the popular whiskey brand Jack Daniel's laid off employees because of U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on trade with Canada.

which makes Jack Daniel’s whiskey and other liquors, blasted the move as “disproportionate.” “That’s worse than a tariff because it’s literally taking your sales away,” said Lawson ...

The maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey blasted Canada for removing liquor from store shelves in response to tariffs imposed by President Trump. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy ...

This comes as the CEO of Brown Forman, the manufacturer of Jack Daniel’s, said Wednesday that Canadian provinces removing American booze from its shelves is “worse than a tariff.” ...

“We want toasts, not tariffs.” It’s unclear if Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Kentucky bourbon have made their way back to store shelves in Canada, though. Video of an Ontario liquor ...