How booze became a battleground in the Canada-U.S. trade war

Provincial and territorial boycotts of American alcohol products have triggered a trade dispute between Canada and the United States, prompting Washington to respond by raising tariffs against Canadian goods.

The restrictions implemented by Canadian provinces and territories on U.S. alcohol have emerged as a major sticking point in bilateral economic relations. In retaliation for these regional boycotts, the United States has escalated tensions by imposing higher tariffs on Canadian imports.