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Active PEI Removes U.S. Alcohol from Liquor Commission Catalogue

Category: 🍺Alcohol
Scope: Provincial Policy
Origin: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Target: US
Response to: US Imposes 25% Tariff on non-USMCA Canadian Imports

Effective: March 04, 2025

Est. Cost: 1.5 million Canadian dollars annually (estimated based on import volumes)

Impacted Jobs: 10 - Liquor control board operations adjust sourcing smoothly; possible boost to local producers

Description:

The PEI government directed the Liquor Control Commission to immediately remove all U.S.-made wines, spirits, and beer from its shelves and online catalogue as part of coordinated provincial retaliation against U.S. trade actions.
Impacts:
  • U.S. liquor products removed from PEILCC stores
  • Local and non-U.S. brands fill shelf space
  • Minimal public disruption due to limited market size
Analysis:

PEI’s ban on U.S. alcohol is symbolically aligned with national efforts, though economically minor. It reinforces coordinated provincial action without meaningful disruption to supply or employment. Its strategic value lies in showing unity and escalating visibility of retaliation measures.

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