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Canadian Provinces Ban U.S. Alcohol Amid Tariff War

2/3/2025

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Starting February 4, Manitoba, Quebec, Ontario, and other provinces will halt the sale of American alcohol, standing firm against U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Premier Wab Kinew framed this decision as a bold defense of national sovereignty. In retaliation, the federal government plans to impose tariffs on $155 billion of American imports, threatening jobs across multiple industries.

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Starting February 4, Manitoba, Quebec, Ontario, and other provinces will halt the sale of American alcohol, standing firm against U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Premier Wab Kinew framed this decision as a bold defense of national sovereignty. In retaliation, the federal government plans to impose tariffs on $155 billion of American imports, threatening jobs across multiple industries.