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To direct the United States Trade Representative to initiate investigations to determine whether foreign countries, including Canada, have ceased importation and distribution of alcoholic beverage exports of the United States in a manner that is actionable under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
Summary
- Directs the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate within 30 days whether countries with free trade agreements with the United States, including Canada, have restricted importation and distribution of U.S. alcoholic beverages in violation of Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
- Requires the USTR to consult with U.S. alcoholic beverage manufacturers, the Secretaries of Commerce and State, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and trade associations before determining whether a country's actions are actionable under trade law.
- Requires the USTR to notify Congress and consult with affected stakeholders before taking enforcement action, ensuring such action is targeted, proportionate, and minimizes unintended consequences for U.S. consumers and U.S. allies.
- Requires the USTR to submit an initial report to Congress within 90 days describing the status of investigations, foreign policies on U.S. alcoholic beverage imports, and their impact on U.S. manufacturers.
- Requires quarterly reports to Congress for 2 years describing consultations, enforcement actions taken, and engagement with covered foreign countries on alcoholic beverage trade issues.
- Requires the USTR to make a public summary of reports available to the public, excluding confidential information.
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- Jul 6, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. · house
- Jul 6, 2026 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 6, 2026
Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To direct the United States Trade Representative to initiate investigations to determine whether foreign countries, including Canada, have ceased importation and distribution of alcoholic beverage exports of the United States in a manner that is actionable under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies Act” or the “CANADA Act”.
SEC. 2. INVESTIGATION OF RESTRICTIONS ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE EXPORTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
(a) In General.—Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall initiate an investigation to determine whether a covered foreign country has ceased importation and distribution of alcoholic beverage exports of the United States in a manner that is actionable under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411).
(b) Consultations.—
(1) Before actionability determination.—Before making a determination with respect to whether a covered foreign country has acted in a manner that is actionable under such section 301 (19 U.S.C. 2411) after an investigation initiated under subsection (a), the United States Trade Representative shall—
(A) consult with—
(i) manufacturers of alcoholic beverages in the United States that are affected by limits imposed by covered foreign countries on importation and distribution of alcoholic beverage exports of the United States;
(ii) the Secretary of Commerce;
(iii) the Secretary of State; and
(iv) the United States International Trade Commission; and
(B) seek information from trade associations and from domestic producers and distributors of alcoholic beverage exports of the United States, as determined relevant by the United States Trade Representative.
(2) Before enforcement determination.—Before taking action with respect to a determination described in paragraph (1), the United States Trade Representative shall—
(A) notify the appropriate committees of Congress of a proposed action with respect to such determination; and
(B) consult with stakeholders that may be affected by such proposed action to ensure that such proposed action—
(i) is targeted and proportionate; and
(ii) minimizes potential unintended consequences for—
(I) consumers in the United States; and
(II) allies of the United States.
(c) Negative Determination.—If the United States Trade Representative determines, after an investigation initiated under subsection (a), that a covered foreign country has not acted in a manner that is actionable under such section 301 (19 U.S.C. 2411), the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written report that explains such determination.
SEC. 3. REPORT.
(a) Initial Report.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written report that includes—
(1) the status of each investigation initiated under section 2;
(2) the policy of each covered foreign country with respect to the importation and distribution of alcoholic beverage exports of the United States; and
(3) the findings of the United States Trade Representative regarding the impact of such policies on manufacturers of alcoholic beverages in the United States.
(b) Quarterly Reports.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and on a quarterly basis thereafter for 2 years, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written report that includes—
(1) a description of consultations held for the purpose of an investigation initiated under section 2(a);
(2) any remedial or enforcement action taken under subsection (a) or (b) of section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) with respect to an investigation initiated under section 2(a); and
(3) the status of any engagement with a covered foreign country regarding trade issues related to alcoholic beverage exports of the United States.
(c) Public Summary.—The United States Trade Representative shall make publicly available a summary of the written reports required under this section, which shall not include confidential information provided by a stakeholder.
SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Alcoholic beverage.—The term “alcoholic beverage” has the meaning given such term in section 203 of the Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act of 1988 (27 U.S.C. 214).
(2) Appropriate committees of congress.—The term “appropriate committees of Congress” means—
(A) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Finance of the Senate.
(3) Covered foreign country.—The term “covered foreign country”—
(A) means a foreign country that has in effect a free trade agreement with the United States; and
(B) includes Canada. <all>
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