Canadians should kiss Trump’s ring. He just shocked their economy back to life

Published July 28, 2026 9:00am ET



According to a recent report, nine of the 10 premiers will now allow full free trade among all their provinces, at least insofar as beer, wine, and liquor are concerned.

Canadians ought to bow down and kiss President Donald Trump’s ring. That is because this new provincial initiative emanated from his recent announcement of a 50% tariff on many exports heading in a southward direction between the two countries.

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