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Global News
2 days ago
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- Global News
Saskatchewan to join Alberta in buying American booze, months after tariff war pause
Saskatchewan's liquor board says it will start buying and distributing American booze to retailers, months after Premier Scott Moe announced it would stop doing so. Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming spokesman David Morris says the action will allow the agency to sell existing inventories of U.S.-produced products as well as purchase new stock. He says the decision is about allowing people to choose between buying American or locally made products. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The move comes three months after Moe announced the province would stop doing so during Canada's tariff war with the U.S. Morris says Ottawa's 25 per cent tariff on U.S. alcohol remains in place and that the added cost is expected to be a 'significant factor.' The Alberta government last week confirmed it would start buying American alcohol again in a 'renewed commitment to open and fair trade' with the United States. Story continues below advertisement
Toronto Star
2 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
Saskatchewan to join Alberta in buying American booze, months after tariff war pause
REGINA - Saskatchewan's liquor board says it will start buying and distributing American booze to retailers, months after Premier Scott Moe announced it would stop doing so. Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming spokesman David Morris says the action will allow the agency to sell existing inventories of U.S.-produced products as well as purchase new stock.
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Saskatchewan to join Alberta in buying American booze, months after tariff war pause
REGINA - Saskatchewan's liquor board says it will start buying and distributing American booze to retailers, months after Premier Scott Moe announced it would stop doing so. Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming spokesman David Morris says the action will allow the agency to sell existing inventories of U.S.-produced products as well as purchase new stock. He says the decision is about allowing people to choose between buying American or locally made products. The move comes three months after Moe announced the province would stop doing so during Canada's tariff war with the U.S. Morris says Ottawa's 25 per cent tariff on U.S. alcohol remains in place and that the added cost is expected to be a 'significant factor.' The Alberta government last week confirmed it would start buying American alcohol again in a 'renewed commitment to open and fair trade' with the United States. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Saskatchewan to join Alberta in buying American booze, months after tariff war pause
REGINA – Saskatchewan's liquor board says it will start buying and distributing American booze to retailers, months after Premier Scott Moe announced it would stop doing so. Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming spokesman David Morris says the action will allow the agency to sell existing inventories of U.S.-produced products as well as purchase new stock. He says the decision is about allowing people to choose between buying American or locally made products. The move comes three months after Moe announced the province would stop doing so during Canada's tariff war with the U.S. Morris says Ottawa's 25 per cent tariff on U.S. alcohol remains in place and that the added cost is expected to be a 'significant factor.' Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. The Alberta government last week confirmed it would start buying American alcohol again in a 'renewed commitment to open and fair trade' with the United States. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2025.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Saskatchewan to join Alberta in buying American booze, months after tariff war pause
REGINA — Saskatchewan's liquor board says it will start buying and distributing American booze to retailers, months after Premier Scott Moe announced it would stop doing so. Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming spokesman David Morris says the action will allow the agency to sell existing inventories of U.S.-produced products as well as purchase new stock. He says the decision is about allowing people to choose between buying American or locally made products. The move comes three months after Moe announced the province would stop doing so during Canada's tariff war with the U.S. Morris says Ottawa's 25 per cent tariff on U.S. alcohol remains in place and that the added cost is expected to be a "significant factor." The Alberta government last week confirmed it would start buying American alcohol again in a "renewed commitment to open and fair trade" with the United States. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2025. The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
