US EditionTariffs: Quebec will donate rather than destroy expiring U.S. alcohol, minister says
Quebec's donation prevents $300,000 of expiring U.S. alcohol from destruction following a March ban amid tariff disputes, supporting charities and hospitality training programs.
- On March 4, 2025, the Quebec government instructed the Société des alcools du Québec to pull American liquor products from their inventory as a reaction to tariffs imposed by President Trump.
- This ban targeted American liquor from 'red states' that voted for Trump, following several provinces also restricting U.S. alcohol in March 2025.
- The liquor board considered destroying about $300,000 of expiring American products but Minister Eric Girard arranged to donate them to charities and hospitality schools.
- Girard acknowledged on social media that the government anticipated expenses associated with keeping and managing the unsold products, while sales of Quebec-made goods increased by 30 to 60 percent.
- The boycott boosted Quebec product sales but caused financial losses on storage and expiry, while Alberta and Saskatchewan have since resumed U.S. alcohol sales.
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Tariffs: Quebec Will Donate Rather Than Destroy Expiring US Alcohol, Minister Says
Quebec’s finance minister says $300,000 of expiring American alcohol that is banned from the province’s shelves will be donated rather than destroyed. Eric Girard’s comments come after the liquor board earlier this week said it might have to destroy some products that are set to expire. Girard says on social media he asked the board to offer the products to foundations, charity events, and to hospitality training schools. The provincial governme…
The Quebec Minister of Finance said on Friday that $300,000 of expired American alcohol, banned on the provincial tablets, will be donated rather than destroyed.
Tariffs: Quebec will donate rather than destroy expiring U.S. alcohol, minister says
MONTREAL — Quebec’s finance minister says $300,000 of expiring American alcohol that is banned from the province’s shelves will be donated rather than destroyed. Eric Girard’s comments come after the liquor board earlier this week said it might have to destroy some products that are set to expire. Girard says on social media he asked […]
Down the drain? Not so fast. Quebec minister says U.S. alcohol to be donated, not destroyed
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard says that American liquor products pulled from the shelves in March and set to expire will be donated to foundations for charitable events and used for training in Quebec hotel and catering schools.
Quebec Minister of Finance said Friday that $300,000 of expired U.S. alcohol, banned on provincial tablets, will be donated rather than destroyed
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