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Canada restocks U.S. booze
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The gist
Prime Minister Mark Carney asked provinces to restock U.S. booze as trade talks near a deal.
A poll found 42% of Canadians would still boycott U.S. wine and spirits.
Background
Canada had banned U.S. alcohol sales in retaliation for Trump's tariffs. As Canada and the U.S. near a trade deal, Carney is asking provinces to lift these bans to resolve a key sticking point. Some premiers, like Manitoba's Wab Kinew, remain skeptical and urge consumers to 'leave it there.'
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026PM Carney asks premiers to restock U.S. alcohol and end procurement bans as tariff talks continue.
- Aug 20, 2026Several premiers express openness to restocking, but B.C.'s Eby remains noncommittal; a poll shows 42% would still boycott.
- Aug 21, 2026LCBO prepares to restock U.S. booze; Manitoba Premier Kinew tells Canadians to 'leave it there.'
Who’s saying what
- Official
- PM Carney asks provinces to put U.S. booze back on shelves to finalize a trade deal.
- Caution
- Manitoba Premier Kinew says he is 'skeptical' of the tentative deal and urges Canadians to 'leave it there.'
- Public
- A poll found 42% of respondents would still boycott U.S. wine and spirits even if restocked.
Still unverified
Some premiers' final decisions on restocking are not yet confirmed; B.C. Premier Eby has not explicitly stated whether he will lift the ban.