Republican to Introduce Bill Prompting Trade Investigation of Canadian Booze Bans
The bill would direct the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate provincial liquor bans and could trigger tariffs or import restrictions under Section 301.
- On Monday, Representative Claudia Tenney introduced the Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies Act, directing the United States Trade Representative to investigate Canadian provincial restrictions on U.S. alcohol imports.
- Provincial governments imposed bans on American alcohol in March 2025, retaliating against President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to make Canada the 51st state; most provinces maintain these bans except Alberta and Saskatchewan.
- The U.S. wine industry calls the collapse "catastrophic," citing a 78 per cent decline in export value from $460 million US in 2024 to $103 million US in 2025; WineAmerica backs Tenney's legislation.
- If enacted, the bill requires Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to investigate under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, potentially allowing the USTR to impose tariffs or import restrictions if practices "burdens or restricts" U.S. commerce.
- These bans serve as a bargaining chip in ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations; Premier Doug Ford stated last month he would welcome back American alcohol once the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement is renewed.
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24heures.caA Republican bill was introduced on Monday in the United States to hold Canada accountable for restrictions deemed "unfair".
US Lawmaker to Introduce Bill Targeting Canadian Provinces Over US Liquor Ban
Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney of New York is introducing legislation calling for a trade investigation into some Canadian provinces’ decisions to remove U.S. alcohol from store shelves in response to Washington’s tariffs. Tenney’s office announced her intention to introduce the Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies Act, or CANADA Act, on July 6, noting that it asks for a prompt investigation under Section 301 of …
A New York state Republican wants an investigation into Canadian provinces that refuse to buy alcohol from the United States.
A Republican elected from the New York Congress announced the tabling of a bill to compel the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate Canadian provinces that refuse to buy U.S. alcohol.
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