New U.S. restrictions banning nearly $1 billion in Canadian goods are now in effect, and while store shelves in Kern County may look the same today, local business owners and economists say the real impact could come the next time those shelves need to be restocked.
The ban covers certain alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles, and is part of a broader trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada that has already seen tariffs and retaliatory measures from both sides.
At Imbibe Wine and Spirits in Bakersfield, Managing Partner Beau Woessner said his current inventory is stable, but future purchasing is another story…