Bourbon maker Jim Beam halts production at main distillery for a year

Jim Beam, a renowned bourbon maker, has announced a production halt at its main Kentucky distillery for a year to invest in site improvements. The decision comes amidst uncertainty for distillers in Kentucky, partially due to President Trump's trade policies affecting global growth. With the industry facing challenges due to retaliatory import taxes, the move aims to address consumer demand and navigate ongoing trade tensions affecting the bourbon market in the state.