A U.S. Republican member of Congress has proposed legislation aimed at pressuring Canadian provinces that restrict the import and distribution of American alcohol.

Rep. Claudia Tenney said her bill would “hold Canada accountable” for what she called “unfair” provincial limits on importing U.S. alcohol. Tenney’s proposal is titled the Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies (CANADA) Act.

Under the bill, if it becomes law, the U.S. Trade Representative—Jamieson Greer and his office—would be directed to investigate Canadian provincial liquor board restrictions on the import and distribution of U.S. products. The investigation would be required to begin within 30 days under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act.

The article says the timing of the dispute is tied to trade tensions between Canada and the United States. It notes that provinces had moved to restrict U.S. alcohol imports following U.S. tariffs launched against Canada last year, and it points to Ontario’s shelves going without American alcohol on March 4, 2025.

The piece also reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney characterized the provincial bans as a “trade irritant,” and it quotes New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt saying her province is willing to consider putting U.S. alcohol back on shelves if the U.S. reverses course on major tariffs and duties.

The article adds that industry figures cited in the reporting suggest American alcohol exports to Canada have declined sharply since the restrictions were implemented.