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Why Ontario Won't Budge on Its U.S. Alcohol Ban Before Aug. 19
Ford said Ontario would restore U.S. alcohol only if Ottawa secures a trade deal that protects autos, steel, agriculture, forestry and manufacturing.
- On Thursday, Premier Doug Ford signaled openness to ending Ontario's boycott of American alcohol if Ottawa secures a "fair deal" with Washington protecting Canadian auto, steel, and manufacturing sectors from U.S. tariffs.
- President Donald Trump has threatened a new 50 per cent levy on hundreds of Canadian imports by Aug. 19, citing grievances that include provincial booze bans as part of ongoing trade tensions.
- Data from Saskatchewan shows American alcohol sales volume declined by approximately 40 per cent during the 2025-26 fiscal year, indicating consumers are shifting toward domestic products despite availability.
- Ford praised federal cabinet minister Dominic LeBlanc for his negotiation efforts in the United States, insisting Ontario will not accept one-sided arrangements and must match U.S. tariffs on vehicles to maintain leverage.
- A Nanos Research poll published last month found 69 per cent of Canadians are unlikely to buy American alcohol if it returns to store shelves, suggesting consumer resistance may limit the boycott's economic impact.
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Ottawa called on the provinces to prepare for the return of U.S. alcohol for sale, if an agreement is reached with Washington on customs duties.
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Why Ontario won't budge on its U.S. alcohol ban before Aug. 19
Ontario removed an estimated $80 million worth of U.S. alcohol from the LCBO on March 4, 2025, in response to tariffs on Canadian goods announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Another crippling round of tariffs looms on Aug. 19.
The Prime Minister of Ontario strongly opposed it as long as the tariffs were in effect.
·Montreal, Canada
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