Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says she’s open to allowing US wines to return to liquor store shelves, but not at any price.
Fréchette says that the province first wants to see gains on the trade front.
As an example, the first says she’d like to see reductions in tariff barriers for key sectors such as forestry, aluminum, and manufacturing.
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The Quebec government directed its liquor board to stop selling US products last year in retaliation for earlier rounds of tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump’s government.
Fréchette notes that she is not willing to accept any proposals to weaken the supply management system in the province or any changes that would affect Quebec culture and language in the ongoing trade negotiations.
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Nobody asked me. I find it ridiculous that our government is making the decision for us. Telling me that I can’t buy a $70 bottle of Bourbon, but I can buy a $80,000 made in America pick up truck.
The US PRESIDENT has unlawful tariffs, according to their consitution.
Why should we negotiate our policy ( regarding the ban American Liquor) because of the bully politics and unlawful conduct…..
We have to drive the vehicle in the proper lane even though they are headed towards us on the wrong side of the road.
the accident causes 2 problems.
We are correct in behavior but wrong when we cross over to the opposite side of the road…
Then they swerve into their lane …we all die but they say we were on the wrong side of the road.
Drive on the road or take the ditch don’t get fooled.
American liquor spirits and beer should be banned till they apologize for their illegal and boorish behavior in writing.
Trump is a Bully till the body guard goes for a piss.
Again Quebec looking after themselves and to hell with the rest of Canada.
Of course censorship deletes the truth once again. Shows you where her loyalty lies. A cheap bottle of US wine. Vinegar has more character than US wine or Quebec and its leadership.
Stick to your guns! Don’t give in at any cost. We stand for something or we fall for everything. Some Canadians still aren’t getting the message, and are continuing to support the US economy by traveling there. Way to stand up for your country! I wouldn’t want to fight along side of you in a war. You would be the ones to wave the white flag. Don’t think for one moment that the current US administration doesn’t want to take over this nation! Denial will be our failure. This country has all the natural resources that they require; especially water and oil.
U know it…NO NO NO.
Let the markets decide what they want to buy. Let us be adults for once. This whole thing feels like a distraction from actual serious events across this country.
CAN WE PLEASE GET SOME F/ G LEADERSHIP IN CANADA ??? VOTE FOR CONSERVATIVE/ PIERRE
We need to stop being a nanny state. If people aren’t going to buy it, people won’t buy it. Then the U.S. will get screwed, but we’ll get some concession out of it. It’s a win.
@anony
We are soon becoming banana republic but with no bananas
Booze back on the shelves bad bridge deal no trade deals in sight why we just packed up and be 51st state.
Liberal way of running country!
Put the booze back and let Canadians decide. This is such a banana republic.
To hell with the USA.
For one,get a different President.
Shouldn’t that be EXCEPT IN QUEBEC? Only when it suits them.
I laughed and laughed and laughed some more as Quebec begins walking back the the tough guy talk. What’s next, kiss and make up with Doug “I’m really a Liberal” Ford?
A reasonable offering to the obstreperous and obstinate US administration which is in cahoots with the Poilievre conservatives who seem to be fully supporting Team USA.
Supply management robs Canadians at the grocery store.
Competition serves to lower prices on dairy, and consumers still have a choice as to what product they want to purchase – Canadian, or American.
The supply management system does absolutely nothing but enrich Quebec farmers and keep prices artificially high for consumers.
It is only the absolute dumbest attempt at gaining leverage.