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