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B.C. Keeps U.S. Liquor Off Shelves Until Trade Dispute Ends
Premier David Eby says the province will keep U.S. alcohol off government shelves as Canada and the United States negotiate tariffs and trade rules.
- British Columbia Premier David Eby confirmed on Thursday that the province will maintain its ban on American-made alcohol in government stores until trade disputes with the United States are resolved.
- The ban persists as a response to 'escalating threats' from President Donald Trump, including tariffs of up to 45 per cent on Canadian softwood lumber, steel, and aluminum.
- U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called the ban 'outrageous' on Wednesday, while U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer threatened 'enforcement action' against Canada if American alcohol isn't returned to shelves.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed the issue with Eby on Thursday, affirming that Canada seeks a mutually beneficial agreement and will not make further concessions without U.S. reciprocation.
- While Alberta and Saskatchewan have lifted their bans, B.C. maintains its stance amid Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement negotiations, though industry groups cite about $150 million in lost annual profitability.
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The Toronto Star
U.S. liquor stays off shelves, because British Columbians are irate over tariffs: Eby
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his province will keep U.S. liquor off store shelves because British Columbians are still angry over tariffs on various industries, including softwood lumber.
B.C. sees 'no reason' to put U.S. booze back on liquor store shelves, minister says
British Columbia doesn't intend to put U.S. products back on B.C. Liquor Store shelves until Canada's trade and tariff war with the United States has been resolved, the province's minister for jobs and economic growth says.
U.S. liquor stays off shelves, because British Columbians are irate over tariffs: Eby – Energeticcity.ca
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his province will keep U.S. liquor off store shelves because British Columbians are still angry over tariffs on various industries, including softwood lumber. The premier made the comments in light of the latest jab from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. He told a U.S. Senate committee that Canada’s alcohol ban is “insulting,” a comment that earned him a sharp rebuke from Sen. Jeanne Shahe…
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