A Sour Note in Free Trade Talks: The Unintended Consequences of Canada's Booze Ban The impending free trade talks between Canada and the US have raised many eyebrows, but few headlines have highlighted one of the most intriguing consequences of the current trade tensions: the impact on the wine industry.
As negotiations begin anew, it is worth examining just how much damage has been done to American winemakers – and what this says about the broader implications of Canada's tactics.
When Canadian liquor stores pulled American products from shelves in early 2025, the US wine industry took a significant hit.