The Saskatchewan government is walking back part of its decision to stop purchasing all American-branded alcohol products in response to U.S. tariffs.
The province says it is allowing the sale and distribution of 54 Canadian-produced U.S. brands to resume.
Some American brands like Budweiser and Coors are produced in Canada, and the Saskatchewan government says it heard concerns that its ban was too broad.
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It says the province is “realigning its approach” to be consistent with other provinces by focusing on U.S.-produced alcohol.
Beer Canada had called the decision “heavy-handed” and “misguided.”
The industry group says the reversal will benefit Saskatchewan’s distributors, retailers, businesses and farmers.
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“In the face of foreign threats to Canada’s economy, it is essential that we work together as a true Team Canada supporting fellow Canadian businesses, workers and farmers, in every province and territory,” said CJ Hélie, the organization’s president.
“Canadian brewers are proud to be a true Canadian industry, with 88 per cent of all beer consumed in Canada made here in Canadian breweries, by Canadian workers, using local ingredients including Saskatchewan barley.”
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