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Carney urges provinces to end Canada boycott of US whiskey
The request comes as negotiators meet again for a trade deal that could cut US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 25% from 50%.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to restore US alcohol to store shelves as a US-Canada trade agreement nears completion, with Nova Scotia's premier saying Carney specifically sought an end to the boycott of US whiskey and other drinks.
The BBC Business reports talks resumed on Wednesday for the third time in as many days after US President Donald Trump paused a threatened new wave of tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the Americans were very happy and that the deal would remove some of the irritants the US had with Canada.
The parties have not yet released final details, but reports suggest the potential package could cover Canadian steel, aluminium, and cars, as well as US alcohol. Trump said the agreement would be welcomed by US farmers and manufacturers, while Carney said it would secure the best terms for Canada's strategic sectors and provide certainty for US-Canada trade.
Negotiators were targeting a possible deal by Friday, with one report indicating US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum would be cut to 25% from 50%. Other coverage suggests the US could also reduce the headline tariff on Canadian-made vehicles from 25% to 15%.