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Canada-US trade talks: Provinces use alcohol boycotts as leverage
Canadian provincial leaders are using the boycott of American alcohol as a bargaining chip in ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. As the August 19 deadline approaches, the Trump administration threatens to impose 50 per cent tariffs on certain Canadian goods, potentially affecting between $20 billion and $29 billion in imports. The U.S. President has invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to target these imports.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette have both indicated they are willing to reintroduce American alcohol to provincial liquor store shelves if the federal government secures a fair deal that protects key Canadian sectors, including steel, autos, forestry, and manufacturing. Conversely, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has maintained a firm stance, stating that Manitoba will continue to keep American alcohol off government shelves unless a fair trade deal is reached.
Negotiators from both nations have been meeting daily in Washington, D.C. to prevent the new tariffs. Potential Canadian concessions currently under discussion include lifting counter tariffs on American automobiles and ending the provincial boycotts of U.S. alcoholic products. Discussions also involve American quotas within Canada's dairy supply management system.
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Canada · Christine Fréchette · Dominic LeBlanc · Donald Trump · Doug Ford · Pierre Poilievre · Wab Kinew
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The pending tariffs could affect between $20 billion and $29 billion worth of Canadian imports. thedailypour.com · ca.news.yahoo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The US President invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to target Canadian imports. thedailypour.com · ca.news.yahoo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The deadline to avoid the new tariffs is August 19. thedailypour.com · dailyguardian.ca · ca.news.yahoo.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette is open to returning US alcohol to shelves if tariff barriers for forestry, aluminum, and manufacturing are reduced. thedailypour.com · dailyguardian.ca · ca.news.yahoo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Trump administration has threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on certain Canadian goods. thedailypour.com · dailyguardian.ca · ca.news.yahoo.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Canadian negotiators are considering lifting counter tariffs on American autos and ending the boycott of US alcoholic products as potential concessions. ca.news.yahoo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew stated that Manitoba will keep American alcohol off government liquor store shelves if a fair trade deal is not reached. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ontario Premier Doug Ford is willing to reintroduce US alcohol to liquor stores if trade concessions protect key Canadian sectors. thedailypour.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com