Trump thumped in WSJ editorial for staggering iconic US whiskey distilleries

The Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board complained Friday that America's whiskey industry is reeling from the consequences of President Donald Trump's tariff policies, as major distillers make dramatic moves to weather the economic storm.

Jim Beam announced it would "pause distillation at our main distillery on the James B. Beam campus for 2026," while Jack Daniel's reported declining profits amid what the company characterized as a "challenging economic environment."While the Journal acknowledged outside factors, including consumer behavior, played a role, the editors heaped blame on Trump."President Trump’s trade wars aren’t helping," the board said.After all, Trump triggered a tariff dispute with Canada, which responded by yanking U.S. spirits from shelves.

Although Canad...