B.C. bans all U.S. alcohol at government stores in response to Trump tariffs
BC Government Stops Selling American Alcohol in Response to Trump’s Tariffs
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and annexation threats, alcohol from Canada’s southern neighbour is now a thing of the past in B.C.’s government-run liquor stores.
On Monday, B.C. Premier David Eby announced the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch had stopped purchasing American beer, wine and liquor, and has removed existing stock from its shelves.
Last week the province removed American alcohol that originated in so-called red states — which voted for Trump’s Republican party — from store shelves.
“In the face of ongoing threats, including to Canada’s dairy and lumber industries, we are expanding the list of targeted American products,” Eby said in a statement.
Eby acknowledged that the move may be disappointing to some consumers, and encouraged them to try B.C. and Canadian products as replacements.
However, he said the move was in response to public sentiment.
“We have heard the voices of people in British Columbia who are justifiably upset by American threats – and want to see us take this step,” he said.
In response to President Donald Trump’s trade policies and threats towards Canada, the government of British Columbia has made the decision to stop selling American alcohol in its government-run liquor stores. This move comes as a response to the ongoing tensions between the two countries and the impact of Trump’s tariffs on Canadian industries.
B.C. Premier David Eby announced on Monday that the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch has ceased purchasing American beer, wine, and liquor, and has removed all existing stock from its shelves. The government branch, which operates nearly 200 liquor stores across the province and serves millions of customers annually, made this decision in light of the current political climate.
Last week, the province took a step further by removing American alcohol products that originated in states that supported Trump’s Republican party. This targeted approach is a direct response to the threats posed to Canadian industries such as dairy and lumber.
Premier Eby expressed that while this decision may disappoint some consumers, it is important to prioritize Canadian products in light of the challenging trade environment. He encouraged consumers to explore locally-produced B.C. and Canadian alcohol as alternatives to American brands.
The decision to stop selling American alcohol in B.C.’s liquor stores reflects the public sentiment in the province, with many residents expressing their dissatisfaction with American trade policies. Premier Eby emphasized that the government is listening to the concerns of British Columbians and taking action in response to these sentiments.
