Nova Scotia craft breweries have seen increased demand for their products since U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, but they wonder if the extra support will last.
Andrew Tanner, president of the Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia and the founder of Saltbox Brewing in Bridgewater, said customers are making a point of visiting breweries and telling staff they’re there to support local businesses.
“We’ve been very lucky to have very loyal, local customers … but I think the urgency of the support may perhaps wane a bit as this is not as fresh in people’s minds,” said Tanner.
When it appeared the tariffs were going to be put in place, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston ordered that the NSLC remove all American alcohol from its shelves as part of the province’s response.
However, because this order applied to products made, manufactured and/or…
