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Canada prepared to end booze bans to ease trade war: sources

Aug 8, 2026 · 46m

Summary

Canada is preparing trade concessions, including lifting provincial alcohol bans, to avoid new US tariffs by August 19. Guest Brian Clow analyzes the negotiation strategy, while Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy defends the province's stance on the booze ban. The episode also covers a lawsuit by 25 US states challenging Trump’s tariff authority and Conservative MP Larry Brock’s resignation.

Topics discussed

Granger Industrial Supply advertisement New details on Canada-US trade talks and tariff deadlines Interview: Brian Clow on Canada's negotiation strategy Provincial booze bans and federal-provincial tensions Profile of US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Advice for businesses facing potential tariff changes Ontario Finance Minister on booze bans and fuel tax Ontario's interprovincial trade initiatives and passport system Coalition of states sues over forced labor tariffs Washington AG on legal challenges and state impacts Update on wildfires in Spokane region Quebec Premier's stance on US alcohol bans Granger Industrial Supply advertisement Panel discussion on trade concessions and political fallout Selling the deal: Baseline tariffs and USMCA talks Trust issues with Trump and future of CUSMA Larry Brock resigns from Conservative caucus Analysis of Pierre Poilievre's leadership challenges
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