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Trump’s tariffs could raise domestic beer prices in Canada. Here’s why

While Canadian consumers can feel good about choosing Canadian beer over U.S. imports, an industry group is warning beer drinkers north of the border they could still face higher costs due to U.S. tariffs.

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Canuck Pale Ale

A can of Canuck Pale Ale from Great Lakes Brewing Company. While Canadians can take pride in purchasing domestic beer during the current U.S.-Canada trade war, an industry group warns higher prices are possible due to a shakeup in the aluminum manufacturing industry and rising federal excise taxes.

Canadians reaching for a tall cold one in the wake of seemingly endless tariff news may have to contend with higher prices for their favourite domestic brews.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs on Canadian aluminum were parodied by late night talk show host Stephen Colbert on Wednesday, who noted the tariffs charged to U.S. importers amount to higher prices for American consumers.

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Stephen Colbert drinks from a plastic bag of ‘Sackweiser’ in a still from his late-night show Wednesday night. 

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Mike Pearson

Mike Pearson is a reporter with Metroland, primarily covering Haldimand County and Glanbrook. Reach him at mipearson@torstar.ca.

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