B.C. Retaliates Against U.S. Amid Trade Tensions

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on European wines and alcoholic products, in retaliation to the European Union's planned tax on American whiskey. This move is part of a broader trade conflict, with Trump also imposing tariffs on Canadian imports, which prompted Canadian provinces, including British Columbia (B.C.), to retaliate by banning American alcohol from government-run liquor stores. B.C. Premier David Eby announced the removal of U.S. alcohol products, encouraging consumers to switch to Canadian alternatives, as a response to U.S. tariffs and perceived threats to Canadian industries. The B.C. government had previously targeted American products from Republican-led states but has now expanded the ban to all U.S. states. This trade conflict points to a deepening economic rift between the U.S. and its traditional allies like the EU and Canada.