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Sapporo to shift non-alcoholic beer output to United States following tariffs
The brewer is reacting to new trade duties by relocating Canadian operations, according to The Hill.
The short version
- Sapporo announced plans to move its non-alcoholic beer production from Canada to the United States by early 2027.[The Hill]
- The decision responds to 50 percent tariffs placed by the Trump administration on Canadian beer and wine imports.[The Hill]
- The brewing company is evaluating whether to acquire or construct a manufacturing facility along the U.S. West Coast.[The Hill]
Key facts
- Sapporo plans to relocate its non-alcoholic beer production from Canada to the United States by the first half of 2027.[The Hill]
- The Trump administration implemented 50 percent levies on Canadian alcoholic imports including wine and beer.[The Hill]
- Canada instituted retaliatory trade tariffs against an extensive collection of American products.[The Hill]
- Sapporo is reportedly considering either purchasing an existing brewery or constructing a new site on the U.S. West Coast.[The Hill]
What remains uncertain
- Sapporo has not finalized whether it will purchase an existing brewery or build a new facility on the West Coast.[The Hill]
Sources
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