Canadian Provinces Defy Trump’s Tariff Threat, Keep US Alcohol Bans: ‘Nothing But a Bully’ The US Canada trade spat took a curious turn recently when President Donald Trump threatened tariffs to pressure Canadian provinces into lifting their ban on American wine and spirits.
However, provincial leaders seem unmoved by the threat, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford dismissing Trump as "nothing but a bully.
" This development is not without precedent in the complex dance of trade negotiations between the two nations.