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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary blames Trump’s Canada trade tensions for Jim Beam’s shuttering of distillery: ‘Self-inflicted mess’

Canadian businessman and Shark Tank judge Kevin O’Leary is blaming the trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada for the temporary closure of a Jim Beam distillery.

Jim Beam, one of the largest makers of American whiskey globally, announced it will halt production at its Clermont, Kentucky, distillery for one year, starting on January 1, 2026. The bourbon whiskey brand plans to “invest in site enhancements” during the closure, according to a statement.

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