MONTRÉAL - The Quebec liquor board is preparing to destroy $300,000 worth of American alcohol that has been banned from sale in the province. This decision follows a directive from the provincial government on March 4, which ordered the state-owned corporation to remove U.S. alcohol from its shelves in response to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

Other provinces have also taken similar actions. Ontario and Alberta instructed their liquor regulators to cease purchasing all American alcohol. Meanwhile, British Columbia has prohibited the sale of liquor from states that voted for Trump in the 2024 election.

Currently, U.S. alcohol that was purchased before the boycott is being stored. However, the Quebec liquor board has indicated that unless the government alters its guidelines, it will be forced to destroy certain products once they reach their expiration dates.

The products at risk primarily include rosé and boxed wines, ready-to-drink cocktails, and specific beers and liqueurs that are not suitable for long-term storage. The liquor board noted that the $300,000 worth of stock represents only a small fraction of the $27 million worth of American products currently in storage.