Canada weighs ending U.S. booze bans for tariff relief. Not so fast, say provinces

Canada August 08, 2026 12:34 PM

Canada could be willing to end provincial bans on U.S. liquor and make concessions on dairy products in exchange for relief from U.S. tariffs, sources tell CBC News, but provinces are already pushing back.

Canada weighs ending U.S. booze bans for tariff relief. Not so fast, say provinces

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