When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada

When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada20 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNadine YousifSenior Canada reporterCourtesy of Phillips Distilling CompanyMinnesota-based Phillips Distilling Company says its Sour Puss liquor is uniquely popular in Canada, forcing it to shift production north of the border.Stephanie Intrevado has a bit of a collection. Ever since taking her first sip of Sour Puss at the age of 18 - the legal drinking age in her home province of Quebec - she has been on the hunt to try every flavour of the brightly coloured, fruity liqueurs.From passionfruit, to coconut and watermelon, the 35-year-old counts herself "very lucky" to have acquired some hard-to-find bottles and merch.So when she learned that Sour Puss, a popular drink with Canadian university students, was actually American-made, she was shocked - and concerned about where she would get her next bottle. Most Canadian provinces have been boycotting American-made liquor since Spring 2025, as retaliation for US President Donald Trump's tariffs against the country.The boycott put Phillips Distilling, the family-owned maker of Sour Puss based in Minnesota, into a tight spot.They lost 70% of their Canadian business as a result, which CEO Andy England referred to as "a disaster". Sales of Sour Puss were the hardest hit, as Canada is by far its largest consumer.It forced Phillips Distilling to do something they have never done before: move some production north of the border. The shift worked, with their products back on sale in stores across Canada."We're in a different place now," England told the BBC."We produce and sell in Canada," he said. "We have, I think, convinced all of the provinces to take back some of our products, and we're on the road to recovery."Canada's US booze boycott could be resolved if Trump addresses tariffs, Carney saysHere's what Canadian provinces are doing with all...