{
  "id": 2215939,
  "title": "Some shoppers say ‘not a chance’ they’ll Buy American booze if Ontario brings it back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/some-shoppers-say-not-a-chance-theyll-buy-american-booze-if-ontario",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T20:12:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/2026/08/20/some-shoppers-say-not-a-chance-theyll-buy-american-booze-if-ontario-brings-it-back"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The ban on American alcohol has become a significant hurdle in Canada's trade talks with the United States, yet many Ontario shoppers express they won't purchase U.S. booze even if it returns to store shelves. The ban has been in place since 2025, as a response to former President Donald Trump's tariffs. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been mum on the matter, but has indicated he's open to bringing back American liquor if a \"fair deal\" is reached, particularly to protect industries affected by tariffs. If the alcohol does return to Canadian shelves, critics argue it should remain there. Some shoppers, like Toronto resident Peter Olson, state they're content with Canadian alternatives and don't see American alcohol as superior. While others, like Marquita Stewart, are adamantly against the return of American brands, citing the impact of American policies on Canada. Despite the ban, some shoppers are fine with supporting Canadian products, but long for traditional U.S. beverages like bourbon.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Ontario shoppers say they won't buy American alcohol if it returns.",
    "Ban on American booze in place since 2025 due to Trump tariffs.",
    "Critics argue American liquor should remain out of Canadian shelves."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}