Canadian provinces maintain US alcohol bans despite Trump tariff threat

Several Canadian provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, continue to ban American wine and spirits from government-operated stores, defying a new tariff threat from US President Donald Trump. The bans were imposed after Trump initiated a trade war last year, costing US booze-makers millions in sales. Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated he would not lift the ban unless the US removes sectoral tariffs on cars and steel, calling Trump 'nothing but a bully.' Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said any decision to lift the bans should be made by provinces individually as part of an overall agreement. The provinces are using alcohol as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.