Canada announced retaliatory tariffs as high as 50 percent on hundreds of American products on Tuesday, just days after the collapse of trade talks triggered punishing tariffs from the Trump administration.

As relations between the US and Canada deteriorate, it could be wineries and distilleries that pay the price.

Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have spiraled over the past few days, after the two sides failed to reach a trade deal and President Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion of the country's exports on Saturday.

Wine Growers of British Columbia calls on Province government to protect the business interests of local producers as discussions of normalized trade with the U.S. are back on the table.

After a deadline extension, the latest U.S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in exchange. In Canada, Mr. Carney briefed provincial premiers on the agreement Wednesday afternoon and asked them to restore the sale of U.S. wine and spirits -- which had been banned by most provincial governments in retaliation against earlier U.S. tariffs.

Canadian provinces' ban on alcohol from the U.S. has taken centre stage in the trade negotiations as premiers consider whether to put bottles back on the shelves to pacify the White House. Winemakers and industry associations say they're bewildered to have their livelihoods end up as leverage in an international dispute.

Like all great wineries before it, Spacedog Wines is a leap of faith.

It acquired Meyer Family Vineyards and Mayhem Wines.

The details have now been quietly released. I have summarized them below. While the result is not ideal (as there are no national standards or national personal exemption), there has been progress.

Okanagan Crush Pad is relieved to report that its team, vineyards, winery, and the majority of its farming infrastructure have come through the Bald Range wildfire in remarkably good condition. The wildfire moved through the Faulder and Garnet Valley communities last week, prompting the evacuation of Summerland. With the fire now moving away from the community, phased re-entry has begun in parts of town.