British Columbia’s government liquor stores are breaking up with American alcohol for good. Premier David Eby announced Monday that all U.S.-made beer, wine, and spirits are being yanked from shelves, a bold shot back at President Donald Trump’s tariffs and wild annexation threats.
The B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch, which runs 198 stores and serves over 36 million customers annually, has halted purchases of American booze and cleared out existing stock. This comes hot on the heels of last week’s purge of liquor from Trump-voting “red states,” now escalated to a full-on U.S. blackout.
“Trump’s threats—to our dairy, our lumber, and beyond—keep piling up,” Eby said in a statement. “We’re hitting back by targeting all American products, starting with what’s on our shelves.”
The move’s a buzzkill for fans of stateside sips, but Eby’s urging them to raise a glass to B.C. and Canadian alternatives instead. “We’ve got world-class options right here,” he said.
It’s not just about trade—it’s personal. Eby pointed to a flood of feedback from British Columbians fed up with U.S. aggression. “People are angry, and they want action,” he said. “This is us listening.”
While the ban’s already in motion, it’s part of a broader playbook. The province is eyeing more ways to flex its muscle as Trump’s tariff war rages on. For now, B.C.’s liquor aisles are a U.S.-free zone—and locals are toasting to that.