The National Post reports in its Monday, Feb. 3, edition that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods may drive some Canadians to drink, but likely not U.S. alcohol. The Post's Christopher Nardi that after the trade war announcement, Ontario, B.C. and Nova Scotia's liquor authorities will stop stocking U.S. beverages until the 25-per-cent tariffs are lifted. In provinces where U.S. alcohol remains available, prices are expected to rise by at least 25 per cent. Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed that all American products will be removed from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario shelves once the tariffs take effect. On Saturday, both B.C. and Nova Scotia announced plans regarding U.S. liquor. N.S. Premier Tim Houston directed his province's liquor corporation to remove all American alcohol from shelves when U.S. tariffs begin. B.C. Premier David Eby took a more targeted approach, instructing the provincial liquor board to stop purchasing and selling American liquor from Republican-led "red states." Last week, Quebec Premier Francois Legault said his government was considering blocking or limiting the sale of American booze on Societe des Alcools du Quebec (SAQ) shelves.
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