US to investigate Canada ban on American alcohol
US congresswoman Claudia Tenney has introduced the Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies (Canada) Act, directing the US trade representative to begin a Section 301 investigation into Canada's discriminatory boycott of American alcohol. Since March 2025, all but two Canadian provinces have removed US-made alcohol from shelves due to trade tensions, causing American spirits exports to Canada to plunge by 70%.
US congresswoman Claudia Tenney has introduced new legislation to initiate an investigation into Canada’s ‘discriminatory’ boycott of American alcohol.
Since March 2025, all but two Canadian provinces have taken US-made alcohol off their shelves due to trade tensions. The move has caused exports of American spirits to plunge by 70% to Canada.
Tenney has introduced the Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies (Canada) Act, which directs the US trade representative to begin a Section 301 investigation into the importation and distribution of American alcohol sold through provincial liquor boards.
The new act requires that an investigation begin within 30 days of enactment to determine whether the Canadian provinces’ boycotts are actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
“Canadian provinces cannot be allowed to hold American wineries, breweries, and distilleries hostage,” said Tenney. “American wineries, breweries, distilleries, and other beverage producers deserve fair access to Canadian markets.”
The legislation is also supported by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), Wine Institute and Wine America.
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