Wine News: What We're Reading (2/2/25)

Feb 7, 2025

Each week, we round up the most interesting wine-related news, articles, podcasts, and stories we've come across. Whether it's new trends, deep dives into the industry, or just something fun to make you think, we're sharing the highlights of what caught our attention and sparked conversation.

  1. Updated: U.S. Pauses Tariffs on Canada, After Wineries in Both Nations Faced Trade Barriers The U.S. and Canadian governments agreed to pause their tariff battle for one month. Canada had threatened 25 percent tariffs on American wine and spirits, and Ontario and British Columbia pulled California wines from stores
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  2. Trump's plans could devastate California wine. Here's how some in Napa are 'preparing for a war' Trump Deportation Plans Spark Fear in Wine Country as 73% of Napa's Agricultural Workers Are Immigrants
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  3. What We Know About New Tariffs on American Alcohol American Alcohol Hit Hard as Trump's New Trade War Sparks Canadian Boycotts and Provincial Store Bans
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  4. US importers stockpile Italian Prosecco as a hedge against possible Trump tariffs Italian Prosecco Imports Surge 41% as US Wine Industry Braces for Possible Trump Tariffs in 2025
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  5. SOMM TV Podcast Episode 243: The Tariffs are coming! The Tariffs are coming! A good listen to understand how tariffs might impact the wine industry.
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