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Carney Warns No Trade Deal Without Provinces’ Booze Return

8/21/2026

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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he is open to restocking U.S. alcohol to help seal a Canadian trade deal.
Prime Minister Mark Carney warned no deal without provinces returning U.S. booze.
U.S. President Donald Trump paused new tariffs on Canadian goods for three days while negotiations continue.
Tariffs on about US$20 billion of Canadian imports were postponed until 12:01 a.m. Saturday.

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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he is open to restocking U.S. alcohol to help seal a Canadian trade deal.
Prime Minister Mark Carney warned no deal without provinces returning U.S. booze.
U.S. President Donald Trump paused new tariffs on Canadian goods for three days while negotiations continue.
Tariffs on about US$20 billion of Canadian imports were postponed until 12:01 a.m. Saturday.