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The U.S. Alcohol Ban Is Now Live: Who's Exempt, Who's Shut Out, and What It Means for Your Wallet

  At 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the United States stopped letting most packaged Canadian beer, wine, cider and spirits through the border. Not taxed. Blocked. It's the sharpest step yet in the alcohol front of the trade war, and it lands on a very uneven set of shoulders. Two weeks ago we walked through what was coming. Now that it's live, here's what the ban actually covers, who slips through, and what it does (and doesn't) mean for your own budget. What took effect The White House announced the measures on Sept. 8, after Canada's own retaliation tariffs kicked in. The U.S. framed them as a response to Canada's treatment of American dairy, autos and alcohol, and to provinces pulling U.S. liquor from their shelves. The ban covers packaged Canadian beer (including non-alcoholic), wine, cider and spirits, plus whey products, molasses and motorcycles over 800cc. Many of the alcohol products were already facing a 50% U.S. tariff imposed in August; the ban ...
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Poilievre's Leadership Tested After Electoral Defeat

 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces a challenging political crossroads following his loss in the Carleton riding—a seat he held for over two decades—and his inability to unseat the Liberal government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Despite boosting the Conservative vote share to historic levels, Poilievre's defeat in his own riding has raised questions about his leadership and the party's future.

The Liberals secured a razor-thin minority government, leaving Poilievre to navigate the complexities of leading the opposition without a seat in Parliament. While he remains popular among Conservative members, his loss has sparked internal debates about the party's strategy and his ability to deliver on promises of change.

Poilievre's campaign saw breakthroughs in suburban areas and industrial regions, yet fell short in key battlegrounds. His defeat in Carleton, a riding home to many federal public servants, underscores the challenges of balancing populist rhetoric with broader electoral appeal.

As Poilievre vows to stay on as leader, the Conservatives must grapple with the implications of this election and chart a path forward in a politically divided landscape.

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