Ford Eyes U.S. Alcohol with Trade Conditions | Calgary News

Ontario’s Doug Ford signals he’s open to bringing U.S. alcohol back — but only if Ottawa secures a fair trade deal that shields key Canadian industries like steel, auto, and agriculture from American tariffs. As Canada and the U.S. race to avoid Trump’s looming 50% tariff on $29 billion in Canadian goods, provincial leaders including Quebec’s Fréchette are watching closely, ready to reverse their alcohol bans if real progress is made. Negotiators are pushing for relief on critical sectors while warning Canada can’t negotiate from weakness — and Ford’s stance shows how national trade talks directly shape provincial policy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40fef653123a0167