American liquor to be taken off Strathmore shelves

Strathmore will slowly start to phase out of selling American liquor following an order from Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC).

On March 6 AGLC stopped accepting liquor products from the United States as a response to tariffs made against Canada last month.

Although no more American booze will be coming into Alberta, retailers are allowed to continue selling their remaining stock. 

"Labelling on shelves to indicate Canadian product is encouraged in liquor stores but is not mandatory," wrote AGLC on its website.

The group added that American products shipped after Mar. 4 are subject to a 25 per cent surtax.