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Canada's Liquor Sales Fund Food Banks Amid U.S. Tariffs

12/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador are selling liquor removed from shelves due to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Proceeds will be donated to food banks.
Manitoba expects about $500,000 in net revenue from these sales.
Ontario, holding about C$80 million in liquor from the United States, is exploring options, while trade tensions have significantly reduced United States spirits exports to Canada.

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Story summary

Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador are selling liquor removed from shelves due to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Proceeds will be donated to food banks.
Manitoba expects about $500,000 in net revenue from these sales.
Ontario, holding about C$80 million in liquor from the United States, is exploring options, while trade tensions have significantly reduced United States spirits exports to Canada.