H.R.9601

The CANADA Act mandates the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate if Canada and other countries have restricted U.S. alcoholic beverage imports.

The CANADA Act, also known as the Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies Act, requires the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate whether countries, including Canada, have restricted U.S. alcoholic beverage imports in a way that violates trade agreements. The U.S. Trade Representative must consult with stakeholders, including U.S. manufacturers, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of State, before making any determinations. The act mandates quarterly reports to Congress for two years, detailing the status of investigations, foreign policies on U.S.