As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that tariffs imposed on Canada would be paused for at least a month, Premier Wab Kinew is also pausing an earlier announcement.
On Sunday, he announced that all Manitoba Liquor Marts would be required to remove American liquor from shelves and not purchase any moving forward. This is no longer the case, announced by the Premier on Monday.
That means Liquor Marts will continue to provide American liquor for customers.
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Trudeau said U.S. President Donald trump will hold off on levying tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after Canada made a series of commitments to improve security along the border.
I just had a good call with President Trump. Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly…
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 3, 2025
Trudeau has said there will be 10,000 front-line personnel working along the border as a part of the push to make it safer.
