Ford tells LCBO to pull U.S. booze from shelves [Video]

The LCBO will pull U.S. booze from its shelves after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said.

Ford announced the details of the plan on Sunday, 12 hours after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hit back against Trump’s tariffs with counter-tariffs worth $155 billion.

“Every year, LCBO sells nearly $1 billion worth of American wine, beer, spirits and seltzers. Not anymore,” Ford said in a statement.

“Starting Tuesday, we’re removing American products from LCBO shelves. As the only wholesaler of alcohol in the province, LCBO will also remove American products from its catalogue so other Ontario-based restaurants and retailers can’t order or restock U.S. products.

“There’s never been a better time to choose an amazing Ontario-made or Canadian-made product. As always, please drink responsibly.”

The LCBO is one of the biggest purchasers of alcohol in the world.

Ford signalled his intentionto yank U.S. products off shelves two weeks ago, while addressing …