Decision to lift U.S. alcohol ban should be part of broader deal, Carney says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that lifting the ban on U.S. alcohol imports should be part of a broader trade agreement. This comes as Canada faces the threat of 50-percent tariffs from the Trump administration.
Why it matters
Highlights the ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. and the potential economic impact on provincial markets.
An LCBO employee removes American whiskey from the shelves at an LCBO in Toronto in March, 2025. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the decision to ban the sale of U.S alcohol was made in response to U.S. tariffs and 'threats to our sovereignty.' Laura Proctor/The Canadian Press
The decision to put U.S. alcohol back on the shelves in most provinces should be part of an overall agreement with the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday, as Canada faces the threat of 50-per-cent tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Mr. Carney also said it will be up to the provinces to decide, as premiers meet this week in Prince Edward Island, where the alcohol bans are expected to be the source of heated debate.
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