Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced a 50 percent punitive tax on American alcohol. The province will impose extra fees to American alcohol goods rather than taking them off from store shelves. Shoppers in Saskatchewan will still find U.S. alcohol products in local shops, but those items will carry the higher duty fee.
Existing U.S. tariffs push Canadian alcohol producers to reconsider their biggest shipping market. Premier Scott Moe confirmed Saskatchewan will gather the 50 percent extra tax on American alcohol products while leaving products for sale on store shelves.