Ford said he would reinstate American products at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario “in a heartbeat,” but only once a renewed deal is in place to replace the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement.
Published Apr 23, 2026 at 5:40pm
Ont-Ford-Ottawa 20260420 Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks with reporters before attending an event in Ottawa, Monday, April 20, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Premier Doug Ford says Ontario will keep U.S. alcohol off store shelves until a new trade agreement with Washington is landed.
Speaking at a Globe and Mail event this Wednesday, Ford said he would reinstate American products at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario “in a heartbeat,” but only once a renewed deal is in place to replace the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement.
Until then, he said, Ontario needs to hold firm.
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