Saskatchewan marks up SLGA sales of U.S. liquor
Saskatchewan is imposing a 50 percent markup on U.S. liquor to match tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian goods. Local retailers are concerned about how these costs will affect consumer prices and purchasing habits.
Why it matters
This highlights the local economic impact of international trade disputes and the resulting shift in consumer behavior toward domestic products.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced yesterday that the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority will raise the cost of U.S. liquor sold by the provincial distributor by 50 per cent for retailers on Sept. 8, matching U.S. tariffs on Canadian liquor.
Some say liquor stores, bars, and restaurants buying American booze at the raised rate will not be the only ones claiming the extra cost.
“It’s still to be determined whether it’s going to be reflected once the remaining stock sells out that we’re able to buy,” says Alex Wasylenko, manager of the Sutherland Beer and Wine Store.
“The weeks that follow, that’s gonna be the time to tell what’s gonna happen with the prices on the shelves.”
Wasylenko has been urging people to buy Canadian since the trade war began and said that won’t change in the weeks to come.
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