In 2023, the U.S. imported $4.6 billion worth of tequila and $108 million worth of mezcal from Mexico, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, a trade group. The U.S. imported $537 million worth of Canadian spirits, including $202.5 million worth of whisky.

Trump will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on goods from China, following a pledge he made after winning the White House.

The remarks come amid ongoing discussions between the Trump administration and Mexican and Canadian officials.