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Canada's US booze boycott could be resolved if Trump addresses tariffs, Carney says

Canada's US booze boycott could be resolved if Trump addresses tariffs, Carney says

The prime minister's comments come after a US trade official said the US might have to take action over a provincial boycott of American wine and spirits.

April 23, 2026 at 08:21 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Issues such as decisions on which alcohol to put on the shelves - we can make progress very quickly on that with progress in other areas."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"The liquor ban by most Canadian provinces was disrespectful."

— Howard Lutnick , Executive

"This can come to a quick end, everyone can thrive and prosper, if tariffs are lifted."

— Doug Ford , Politician

"Canada is not going to give any concessions that aren't in the context of a real negotiation."

— Candace Laing , Executive

"You know what’s an irritant? Fifty per cent tariff on steel, 50 per cent tariff on aluminum, 25 per cent tariff on automobiles, all the tariffs on forest products."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"American alcohol will only go back on shelves when the U.S. removes its tariffs."

— Doug Ford , Politician

"I don’t think we need to spend three or four days debating whether we should drink bourbon or not."

— Pierre Poilievre , Politician

"My mandate is to protect the fundamentals in the existing trade pact and seek relief from U.S. tariffs."

— Janice Charette , Executive

"The worst strategy I’ve ever heard."

— Howard Lutnick , Executive

"You know what’s an irritant? Fifty per cent tariff on steel, 50 per cent tariff on aluminum, 25 per cent tariff on automobiles, all the tariffs on forest products."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"I don’t think we need to spend three or four days debating whether we should drink bourbon or not. I think we should discuss whether 2.6 million Canadians are going to have their jobs."

— Pierre Poilievre , Politician

"Her mandate is to protect the 'fundamentals' in the existing trade pact and seek relief from U.S. tariffs."

— Janice Charette , Executive

"Playing out the clock — hoping that Trump’s position will be diminished if the Republicans get clobbered."

— Yves-François Blanchet , Politician

"50% tariff on steel, 50% tariff on aluminum, 25% tariff on automobiles, all the tariffs on forest products. Those are more than irritants."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"It is outrageous that Canada will not put U.S. spirits on the shelf."

— Howard Lutnick , Executive

"What are our trade irritants? There’s a 50 per cent tariff on aluminum, 50 per cent tariff on steel."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"I want to be clear: American alcohol will only go back on shelves when the U.S. removes its tariffs."

— Doug Ford , Politician

"No."

— Mark Carney , Politician

All Coverage

Canada's US booze boycott could be resolved if Trump addresses tariffs, Carney says
BBC Newsvia rss 4 quotes 4 persons

The prime minister's comments come after a US trade official said the US might have to take action over a provincial boycott of American wine and spirits.

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Oakville Newsvia ai

Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to U.S. complaints about Canada's provincial bans on American alcohol, emphasizing the need to address U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

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Carney defends Canada’s ban on US alcohol over ‘violations of our trade deal’
Washington Examinervia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney defends provincial bans on U.S. alcohol, stating they are in response to U.S. tariffs and could be resolved if tariffs are addressed.

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US Presses Canada on Trade Concessions Before USMCA Talks
TT Newsvia ai

The U.S. demands concessions from Canada, including addressing provincial alcohol bans, before serious negotiations on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

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Carney says tariffs 'more than irritants' as U.S. officials complain about booze ban
CityNewsvia ai 5 quotes 5 persons

Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to U.S. complaints about Canada's provincial bans on American alcohol, emphasizing the need to address U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

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Carney says tariffs ‘more than irritants’ as U.S. officials complain about booze ban
Fraser Valley Todayvia ai 4 quotes 4 persons

Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to U.S. complaints about Canada's provincial bans on American alcohol, emphasizing the need to address U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

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Steel, aluminum tariffs are trade irritants for Canada, Carney says
Global Newsvia ai 3 quotes 2 persons

Prime Minister Mark Carney highlights U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum as significant trade irritants ahead of CUSMA review.

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