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Sapporo to Relocate Beer Production from Canada to US Due to Tariffs

Sapporo will relocate some beer production from Canada to the U.S. due to a new 50% tariff on Canadian beer imports that began on September 6, 2026. The company plans to shift production of its non-alcoholic beer to the U.S. by mid-2027 and is considering expanding production capacity on the U.S. West Coast. Sapporo is also investing heavily in overseas markets as it adapts to rising tariffs.

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Sapporo will relocate some beer production from Canada to the U.S. due to a new 50% tariff on Canadian beer imports that began on September 6, 2026. The company plans to shift production of its non-alcoholic beer to the U.S. by mid-2027 and is considering expanding production capacity on the U.S. West Coast. Sapporo is also investing heavily in overseas markets as it adapts to rising tariffs.

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