Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc returned to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, with the aim of completing negotiations on a bilateral trade deal. Meanwhile, premiers sounded less than unanimous on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s request that they return U.S. alcohol to the shelves of their provincial liquor stores and remove procurement barriers to American firms. (The Logic)

Talking point: Provincial leaders briefed by Carney are giving what they’ve heard about the deal a mixed reception as the new deadline of 12:01 a.m. EDT Saturday draws near. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew argued at a press conference that Canada should fight for more U.S. concessions, particularly on key commodities like steel, urging Manitobans to avoid U.S. booze even if he does let sales of it resume. Others are reserving judgment. Quebec’s Christine Fréchette said Carney addressed some of her questions about the deal, but she is still analyzing the details and has not yet decided to restore sales of American-made alcohol. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has not yet spoken publicly on the proposals.

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