Carney says lifting U.S. liquor ban depends on Trump ending assault on steel, autos

24-Apr-2026

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said on April 23 that the provincial ban on U.S. liquor could end quickly if the Americans bend on the tariffs that have pummeled key sectors in this country like steel, autos and forest products.

Carney said the provinces have barred American beer, wine and spirits because U.S. President Donald Trump launched a trade war that has crippled certain industries, and there's no public appetite for a policy change until the White House delivers some relief.

"We can make progress very quickly on that with progress in other areas," Carney told reporters at a news conference in Ottawa on housing.