The Shifting Landscape of American Booze in Canada Trade disputes and tariffs have dominated headlines, but a peculiar aspect of the saga has flown under the radar: the patchwork of provincial policies regarding American alcohol sales in Canada.
While it's often reported that there's a blanket ban on U. S. spirits north of the border, the reality is far more complex – and nuanced.
Experts point out that the Canadian provinces' decision not to shelve American booze has been as much about sending a symbolic message to the Trump White House as it is about economic strategy.