All US alcohol will be removed from BC Liquor stores starting this week.
That comes from Premier David Eby in a statement, saying the BC Government has ordered the removal of American beer, wine, spirits, and refreshment beverages this morning.
Along with removing those products, the BC Liquor Distribution Branch will also be no longer purchasing them.
Eby says this comes following President Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats.
“Most recently, U.S. President Donald Trump made new threats against Canada’s dairy and lumber industries, and there are reports he has been musing about redrawing the border,” said Eby.
“Last week, we took ‘red state’ liquor off our shelves in a targeted move. In the face of ongoing threats, including to Canada’s dairy and lumber industries, we are expanding the list of targeted American products.”
On Friday, Trump said he’s planning a 250 percent tariff on Canadian dairy imports, and duties on lumber, claiming Canada charges a high tariff in that sector.
While some residents may be disappointed at not being able to access some of their favourite products, Eby encourages you to buy Canadian products.
He adds the province will introduce legislation to address the tariff threats later this week.
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