Canada says U.S. alcohol bans must end to seal trade deal, sources say
Canada’s ambassador to the United States told a council via video call on Thursday that restoring American alcoholic products to Canadian shelves is a required condition for a trade agreement with the U.S. to avoid new tariffs. The statement was reported by CBC News, citing the ambassador’s remarks during the call. The report notes the context as part of ongoing discussions surrounding a potential U.S.-Canada trade arrangement, with the alcohol issue identified as a mandatory prerequisite by the Canadian representative. Further details, including the specific council or event and any response from U.S. officials, were not provided in the excerpt.