Alberta and Saskatchewan say they will shun American bidders on government procurement contracts and stop the purchase of U.S. alcohol as part of their response to U.S. tariffs.
The premiers of both provinces announced the measures separately on March 5, a day after the U.S. administration imposed 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian goods, with a 10 percent reduced levy on energy products.
In response to the tariffs, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her province is halting the purchase of U.S. products and services for government procurements, and that the province’s liquor and gaming agency will no longer buy U.S. alcohol or video lottery terminals….