Last call for U.S. booze on Island liquor store shelves [Video]

Premier Dennis King pushed back at Donald Trump’s tariffs on Sunday evening.

In a news release, the province said all American wines, beer and spirits will be pulled from provincial liquor store shelves by Tuesday. There will also be measures put in place to prevent restaurants from ordering any more U.S. alcohol. 

The P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission’s total gross sales of America products totalled over $7 million last year. 

The province added it will “limit” business with U.S. companies if possible moving forward, and possibly cancel existing contracts.

“Our government is taking these initial, but important steps in reaction to the U.S. government’s unfair and unnecessary tariffs,” said King. “Additional measures will be implemented in the coming days working with the Government of Canada and our local business community.”

In the release, the province stressed the importance of buying local, and that the moves are a big step to supporting …