Carney nearly begged premiers to put U.S. booze back on shelves to secure deal: Kinew
Provincial sources say the tentative deal is not done as Canada and the United States race toward a Saturday tariff deadline.
- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston told reporters Wednesday that Prime Minister Mark Carney asked provinces to restock American alcohol on their shelves as part of trade negotiations.
- On Thursday, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, confirming they are 'very close' to a tentative agreement to avoid 50 per cent tariffs.
- Sectoral tariff reductions on steel and aluminum are reportedly included in the deal, while dairy farmer Angus MacKinnon told CTV News Channel he wants the supply management quota system kept 'intact' during negotiations.
- Political analyst Jeffrey Bloodworth warned that restocking American liquor does not guarantee sales, noting the trade war caused near-term damage to consumer interest in American brands in Canada.
- Canada and the U.S. have until Saturday to finalize the deal, a deadline former Minister Ralph Goodale described as achievable only due to the 'national cohesion' displayed by Canadians.
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Canada premier calls Trump ‘bad person’, urges Ottawa not to cave in trade talks
Canadian provincial leaders express strong criticism of President Donald Trump. They urge Canada to resist making further concessions in ongoing trade talks. Restoring American alcohol sales remains a key point of contention for provinces. Federal officials report significant progress toward finalizing a trade agreement. Tariffs on Canadian imports have been postponed until Saturday morning.
Canadian Provincial Leader Calls Trump A "Bad Person" Amid Trade Deal
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Canada has leverage in the talks even as his province weighs restoring US alcohol sales at Prime Minister Mark Carney's urging to help secure a deal that would avert threatened 50% US tariffs.
Many premiers open to restocking U.S. booze but still have concerns about trade deal
OTTAWA — Several premiers seem open to returning American liquor to provincial shelves, but there is little enthusiasm about the idea as questions still linger on what a deal to avoid 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion worth of goods looks like.
Provinces Have Agreed to Restock US Alcohol, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Says
Canada’s premiers have agreed to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s request to put U.S. alcohol back on their store shelves, as part of the trade deal with the United States. Speaking to reporters on Aug. 20, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham said Carney is “confident” that Washington and Ottawa will reach a trade agreement. “As part of this agreement, he asked all of the provinces—as a sign of good faith—to put U.S. liquor back on the sh…
‘We’re very close’: LeBlanc on new trade deal as premiers agree to restock U.S. booze. Live updates here.
Canadian trade representatives have arrived in Washington for more talks amid a tentative trade deal with the U.S. It comes after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed imposing new tariffs on Canada until later this week.
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