Ontario’s main liquor store has begun removing U.S. alcohol from its shelves and website in response to tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Premier Doug Ford’s office says he directed the Liquor Control Board of Ontario Tuesday morning to stop selling American alcohol.
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Ford said Monday the LCBO buys about $1-billion worth of U.S. alcohol every year.
The premier also said he would prioritize Ontario products in the $30 billion worth of procurement the Ontario government does each year and would rip up a $100-million deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for Starlink services.
Trump imposed tariffs of 25 per cent on Canadian goods with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy.
The measure has prompted worry among several industries, including Ontario’s home building sector that said it will face “severe repercussions” during a prolonged economic spat.
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