Quebec's strategic maple syrup reserve nearly empty after Americans hoarded supplies ahead of Trump tariffs
The stockpile, which can hold 218,000 barrels, is expected to be exhausted by February as production lags behind surging demand
Quebec's strategic maple syrup reserve is on track to be completely depleted by February, the Quebec Maple Syrup Producers has warned, after US buyers rushed to stockpile Canadian syrup ahead of President Donald Trump's tariffs. The drawdown marks an unprecedented squeeze on the province's buffer stock, which is designed to smooth out supply fluctuations caused by weather-dependent production.