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SAQ to remove American products from its shelves in response to U.S. tariffs

by Timothy Edward, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

Quebec Premier François Legault will announce further retaliatory measures this afternoon.

The SAQ is removing American products from its shelves in response to the imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods by the U.S. today, according to Radio-Canada.

The Société des alcools du Québec threatened to stop selling American alcohol brands when the U.S. tariffs were first due to come into effect a month ago, but held back when a 30-day pause was announced by the Trump administration.

Quebec Premier François Legault, who released a video yesterday saying that he’s “very motivated to fight Donald Trump” with the economic tools at his disposal, is meeting with his cabinet this morning and is expected to make a statement in Montreal at 1 p.m.

The federal government has announced that it will move forward with 25% retaliatory tariffs on $155-billion worth of American goods. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is speaking to reporters this hour.

SAQ to remove American products from its shelves in response to U.S. tariffs

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