House Dems Argue Against Tariffs on Canadian Imports
Democrats from the Pacific Northwest, California, Illinois, New York and Colorado say wineries are already being harmed as province-run liquor stores in Canada ban American wines from their shelves due to the 25% tariff threat over migration, now in abeyance.
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The nine Democrats, led by Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., told President Donald Trump the wine industry generates $275 billion in economic activity (when factoring in jobs and government tax revenue) annually in the U.S., and sells $1 billion in Canadian stores.
"A trade war with Canada could lead to catastrophic results, not only because U.S. wine producers would lose access to their largest export market, but also because a trade war will likely increase inflationary pressures. Americans are already squeezed by inflation -- further inflation will lead to more Americans only being able to afford the bare essentials," they said in a letter dated Feb. 18.