Booze and Diplomacy: The Unlikely Casualty of Trade War Tensions As Canada and the United States near a trade agreement, Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to return U. S. made liquor to store shelves.
This move reflects the concessions Canada is willing to make in pursuit of a deal that's as much about symbolism as substance.
The decision to put American whiskey and beer back on store shelves speaks volumes about the pressure being brought to bear on Canadian negotiators. It's not just about economics – it's also about politics.