Canadian Provinces Halt Purchases of U.S. Alcohol in Retaliation to Trump Tariffs

Provinces like Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan have stopped buying American liquor, with stores selling off existing inventory as customers pivot to Canadian alternatives.

• The move comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's newly imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, including a 25% levy on imports and 10% on energy exports.
• Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan liquor stores will no longer purchase U.S. alcohol, though existing stock will remain available until sold out.
• Ontario's LCBO has removed 3,600 U.S. products from shelves and stopped online sales, with videos circulating of employees boxing up American liquor.
• Canadian liquor retailers report a shift in consumer demand, with many customers actively seeking Canadian-made alternatives to American brands.
• The ban affects a significant market, as Alberta alone sold nearly $300 million worth of American liquor in the last fiscal year.

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