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Trade war backfires?! Canada’s U.S. liquor ban sparks blowback

Canada’s ban on U.S. alcohol products is drawing formal pushback from Washington, with officials warning it risks undermining broader trade talks between the two countries.

Straight Up with Marc Patrone
Apr 01, 2026
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A new report from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative flags Canada’s liquor ban as a serious trade irritant, warning that American producers are being shut out of a billion-dollar market.

After provinces pulled US alcohol from shelves, Washington is now pressing Canada to immediately reverse course.

The dispute is raisi…

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