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Ottawa May End U.S. Alcohol Bans to Dodge the Tariffs — What It Means for You

  August 10, 2026 · 6 min read With nine days left before the United States' 50% tariff on hundreds of Canadian goods is set to kick in, Ottawa appears willing to give up one of its most visible retaliation tools: the provincial bans on American beer, wine, and spirits. According to CBC News reporting from federal negotiators, Canada is prepared to end those bans, lift its retaliatory tariff on U.S.-made vehicles, and adjust how it allocates dairy import quotas — all in exchange for Washington dropping the looming 50% levy and easing existing duties on steel and aluminum. Talks have not produced a signed deal. Both sides have agreed to meet daily through August 19, and Canadian officials have reportedly told their American counterparts that the deadline is a real cliff: once the tariffs land, there's little political appetite left in Canada to keep negotiating. Whether that urgency produces an agreement in time is still an open question. What it means for you: Even if this dea...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies


 INGREDIENTS

  • 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (packed) dark brown sugar (fine to substitute light)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2½ cups all purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off (see note)
  • 2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips, best quality such as Ghirardelli


  • INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    2. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
    3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the baking soda and flour, mixing until just combined.
    4. Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips.
    5. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight.
    6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.


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