More than a year after Ontario removed nearly $80 million worth of American beer, wine and spirits from Liquor Control Board of Ontario shelves in response to U.S. tariffs, the province has spent about $8 million storing the inventory while remaining undecided about what to do with it.

According to LCBO records reported by CBC, approximately 97% of the alcohol remains within its normal shelf life despite spending 16 months in storage. About $2.6 million worth of products — roughly 3.3% of the original inventory — has expired.

The American alcohol was pulled from more than 660 LCBO stores in March 2025 after Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered the boycott in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian goods.

While several Canadian provinces have since returned at least some U.S. alcohol to store shelves, Ontario continues to warehouse nearly the entire stockpile.

An LCBO spokesperson told CBC the agency is continuing to work with the provincial government on a long-term solution.

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