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Canadian liquor sales flourish in Edmonton as U.S. products return to shelves

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Alberta Liquor and Cannabis retailers say consumers may have already moved on from U.S. liquor products.

Alberta government has rescinded order to halt all purchases of American products.

Liquor stores in Edmonton have seen an uptick in sales of Canadian whisky and beer.

Retailers say customers are choosing European , South American , Australian or South African options over American .

Aboultaif said they’ve also seen a rise in liquor sales for products (mostly wine) from New Zealand , scotch from the U.K. and rum from Barbados . So, while liquor agencies may have the renewed power to buy American products, it may be too little too late for customers whose tastes have already shifted. - Alberta to stop buying U.S. booze, encourage buying Canadian as part of four -pronged response to tariffs - Relief comes for liquor importers but booze industry still struggles in trade war.

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