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Publication Date: August 20, 2026 - 19:41

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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew reluctantly open to lifting U.S. alcohol ban

August 20, 2026
Manitoba's Premier says he is reluctantly open to returning U.S. booze to provincial shelves as part of a trade deal, but hopes Canadians won't buy it. Wab Kinew says he's still waiting for key details, including what the final tariff rates will be, before making any commitments.


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