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British Columbia Premier David Eby said Americans can “keep their watery beer” as he announced an expansion of the U.S. alcohol ban from provincial liquor stores. Eby speaks to reporters from his office following the throne speech at the legislature in Victoria, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
American beer, wine and all other alcohol is being removed from government stores in British Columbia in retaliation for U.S. tariffs, expanding a ban on liquor from so-called red states that voted for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Premier David Eby said the widening of the ban to cover all alcohol, regardless of its state of origin, comes in response the latest news from the United States, including threats of additional tariffs on the dairy industry.
Trump’s latest threats also include an investigation into Canadian lumber and reports that the president wants to redraw the border and pursue Canadian water.
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