Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is removing more than 3,600 American-made alcohol products as part of its “first round of retaliation” against U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods.
“As the exclusive wholesaler, American brands will no longer be available in LCBO catalogue, meaning other retailers, bars and restaurants in the province will no longer be able to restock U.S. products,” Ford told reporters on Tuesday afternoon.
To fill any of the gaps on LCBO’s shelves, at least for wine, Michelle Wasylyshen, president and CEO of Ontario Craft Wineries, says their association can swiftly step in to stock up.
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