Canadian provinces defy Trump’s tariff threat, keep US alcohol bans: ‘nothing but a bully’
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The Trump administration is pressuring Canadian provinces with a new tariff threat to end their boycotts of American alcohol. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has refused to lift the ban unless the US removes sectoral tariffs on cars and steel. Provincial leaders remain defiant, with Ford emphasizing the need to negotiate from strength. This dispute highlights ongoing trade tensions between the US and Canada.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford refuses to lift alcohol ban
Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated he will not lift the province's ban on American wine and spirits unless the US removes sectoral tariffs on cars and steel.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated he will not lift the province's ban on American wine and spirits unless the US removes sectoral tariffs on cars and steel.
South China Morning Post- Ontario Premier Doug Ford refuses to lift alcohol ban
- Ford insists on negotiating from strength
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Loaded language removedUS President Donald Trump’s administration is using another tariff threat to put fresh pressure on Canadian provinces to end their boycotts of American alcohol. But provincial leaders are not backing off. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he would not lift his province’s ban on the sale of American wine and spirits in government-run stores unless the US removes sectoral tariffs on cars and steel.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated he will not lift the province's ban on American wine and spirits unless the US removes sectoral tariffs on cars and steel.
South China Morning PostDoug Ford believes negotiation should be conducted from a position of strength.
South China Morning PostUS President Donald Trump's administration is using a tariff threat to pressure Canadian provinces to end their boycotts of American alcohol.
South China Morning PostCanadian provincial leaders are not backing off from the alcohol boycotts despite the tariff threat.
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