Canadians Rush to Buy Stockpiles of Boycotted U.S. Liquor

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Michael LevensonDecember 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM

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Several Canadian provinces, including Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, are selling off stockpiles of American liquor that were removed from shelves in March 2025 in protest of U.S. tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The sale has triggered a buying frenzy among Canadians eager to purchase previously unavailable American brands like Jack Daniels and Kentucky bourbon. While some customers are expected to remain loyal to Canadian spirits, many are excited to have American options available again, even temporarily. Manitoba plans to halt the sale of American liquor on December 24th and will not restock, continuing its protest against U.S. trade policies. The provinces emphasize that this is a one-time sale, and they will not be purchasing more American liquor while the tariffs remain in place.

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