Claudia Tenney Introduces CANADA Act to Fight Alcohol Bans

U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney introduced the Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies (CANADA) Act on July 6, 2026. The legislation mandates the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to launch a Section 301 investigation within 30 days to determine if Canadian provincial bans on American alcohol are discriminatory trade practices. If found actionable, the U.S. could impose further tariffs or import restrictions.

Canadian provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, began removing U.S.-made wine, beer, and spirits from shelves in early 2025. These actions were retaliation for President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and automobiles, as well as threats to annex Canada. The economic impact has been severe: wine exports dropped 78% in 2025, while spirits exports fell by 63% to 80%. In Quebec, the government liquor monopoly removed over one million bottles valued at more than $27 million.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has rejected the legislation, stating that the province will not back down until the U.S. drops what he called illegal tariffs. He previously indicated that American alcohol would return to shelves once the Canada-United-States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is renewed, though the U.S. recently announced it would not renew the pact, opting for a rolling annual review instead. Tenney argues that these prohibitions hold American producers hostage and impede the CUSMA renegotiation process.