British Columbia Premier David Eby said on Tuesday that he feels "sorry for Americans" as U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalated, while vowing American alcohol would remain off liquor-store shelves.
Eby Defends British Columbia Alcohol Boycott Eby spoke Tuesday morning ahead of a three-day Council of the Federation meeting of Canada’s premiers.
His remarks followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of fresh 50% tariffs covering Canadian alcohol, dairy and wood products in 30 days.
Washington says the duties respond to Canadian restrictions on U.S. autos, alcohol and dairy.
"There is not a chance in hell that U.S. alcohol is going back on the shelf in British Columbia," Eby said, adding he was "proud of that." There is not a chance in hell that US alcohol is going back on the shelf in B.C. pic.twitter.com/guF5yAKY2y— David Eby (@Dave_Eby) July 21, 2026 B.C. banned U.S. alcohol at government-run stores in 2025 amid Trump’s tariff and annexation threats, joining Ontario, Quebec and other provinces in a Canadian boycott.
