Quebec’s Alcohol Ban Sparks Local Boom | Canada News

When Quebec pulled American booze off shelves in March 2025 over tariffs, whisky sales plummeted—but Canadian wines, especially Quebec-made ones, surged, outselling Aussie labels. Locals turned to homegrown drinks, proving proximity beats patriotism when shelves go bare. The SAQ saw modest revenue growth but lower profits, even launching a U.S. booze discount drive for food banks. Now, as the U.S. president threatens new tariffs and blames Quebec’s ban, the episode’s real twist? People chose local—so maybe the real trade war isn’t over imports, but over who gets to call the shots on what’s on your table. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21ce8767b300895e