Alberta lifts U.S. liquor ban, surtax remains

Albertans can once again purchase American-made liquor after the province ended a three-month ban on U.S. alcohol imports. However, new products will still be subject to a steep surtax.

Jun 10, 2025

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Albertans can once again purchase American-made liquor after the province ended a three-month ban on U.S. alcohol imports. However, new products will still be subject to a steep surtax.

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Isaac Lamoureux, True North

Journalist for True North. Host of the Alberta Roundup, The Daily Brief, Off the Record.