Saskatchewan to Impose 50 Percent Tariffs on US Alcohol, Leave US Booze on Shelves
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced that his province will be imposing 50 percent tariffs on U.S. alcohol to match Washington’s alcohol tariffs, but said the province is still not considering removing American booze from store shelves. Moe said during an Aug. 26 press conference that while many had been asking if Saskatchewan would be making [...]
TL;DR
- Saskatchewan will impose 50 percent tariffs on U.S. alcohol.
- These tariffs are in response to Washington's alcohol tariffs.
- The province will not remove American alcohol from store shelves.
- Premier Scott Moe stated the government wants to leave the choice with the people of Saskatchewan.
- Minimizing government intervention is a core value of the government and families in the province.