U. S.
Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney introduced legislation on Monday to compel an investigation into Canadian provincial liquor boards that have banned or restricted American alcohol imports.
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The bill, titled the Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies (CANADA) Act, targets restrictions imposed by eight Canadian provincial governments following U.
S. tariffs last year.
Tenney stated that Canadian provinces cannot hold American wineries, breweries, and distilleries hostage. She emphasized that U.
S. producers deserve fair access to Canadian markets.
The proposed legislation directs U. S.
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to investigate the restrictions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 within 30 days of enactment.
Industry groups, including WineAmerica, the Wine Institute, and the American Craft Spirits Association, support the measure. Wine exports to Canada have fallen significantly from 2024 levels.
WineAmerica executive director Michael Kaiser noted that losing the Canadian market has hurt wineries from Oregon to New York.
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He called the CANADA Act a good step toward reopening that market.
While eight provinces maintain the restrictions, Alberta and Saskatchewan have returned American alcohol to retail shelves.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the provincial measures as a trade irritant during a press conference in April.
He noted that these are provincial actions regarding alcohol on shelves.
Provincial leaders indicated the bans serve as leverage in trade negotiations.
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said on April 28 that if President Donald Trump wants alcohol back on shelves, he should start by removing softwood lumber tariffs.
Holt added that U. S.
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steel and softwood lumber tariffs hurt New Brunswick's economy, so the province is using consumer leverage.
