Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked Canadian premiers to restock American alcohol and end procurement policies that exclude United States companies on Thursday, in the midst of a tentative trade deal with the U.S.

All provinces and territories except Alberta and Saskatchewan have maintained bans on the sale of U.S. liquor, and a number have imposed procurement restrictions in retaliation for U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs last year.

The Globe asked our readers if they’d be buying U.S. liquor once it was on shelves in their local stores again. With over 1,700 responses in under 24 hours (one of our most popular callouts ever), and an overwhelming consensus to boycott, here’s what you had to say.

Continuing the boycott

Until this whole mess is restored and Canadians are satisfied concerning future trade deals, American booze is a no-fly zone. Let me be clear: the Leafs will win the Cup before I ever buy any American booze. - Kerry Smith, Hoskin Township, Ont.

An absolute no to any American-made product like wine or spirits and dairy. Our country may be forced to accept trading compromises to make a comprehensive trading pact with the U.S., but that does not mean that Canadian consumers have to accept any such deal. Canadian businesses deserve the support of Canadian consumers. - Marty Cross, Vancouver Island

You couldn’t force me to buy or drink US booze. I’d choke on it. - Lynne Thompkins, Fredericton

I am a dual citizen of Canada and Germany. I am not purchasing U.S. alcoholic beverages even though they can be purchased here. - Yanti Sutarno, Germany

Many argue that the people hurt by these boycotts are good, hard-working people, and that is likely true. However, we have only one way to express our resistance to American hostility, and that is financially. That is the only thing the American leadership cares about, the only thing they respond to. Their constant crying about the Canadian booze boycott shows us that clearly. - Casey Gaunt, Saskatoon

It would be like giving my ex-wife a bonus on her alimony for no reason. Sorry. Can’t do it. - Doug Reid, Kingston, Ont.

Beyond the alcohol

I will absolutely still not be purchasing U.S. alcohol. I don’t miss it and there are other non-U.S. options out there. My purchasing choices aren’t just with alcohol. I will continue to avoid purchasing fruits and groceries from the U.S. as well. Wherever I can find non U.S. options, I will. - Anna Baker, B.C.

We continue to boycott all American products in this family as much as possible. We live in a border town and no longer cross the bridge to Michigan where the smaller Sault Ste. Marie is hurting. We love Niagara wines, cider and produce. - Brenda and James Davies, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

Just as many of us here are doing their best to not purchase U.S. broccoli, lettuce or fruits, I see no need to support U.S. alcohol. We are getting access to more Mexican produce at a better price! - Pamela Keating, Chester, N.S.

We are boycotting nearly everything made in the U.S. We are not travelling to the States, not even for my husband’s 50th high school reunion this fall. - Nicole Narbonne, Powell River, B.C.

I am boycotting. It is one of the ways we can make a difference. I’m a beer drinker, and even when I’m forced to travel for work, I’ll try to buy an import and spend as little as possible while I’m in the U.S. - Dan Robinson, Hamilton, Ont.

Alternative suggestions to U.S. liquor

Many recipes call for bourbon in sauces; it was really the only reason I kept the stuff in stock. But what I can tell you is that since 2025, I’ve been using Cuban rum. And the rum is better. And Cubans, too, need support against the depredations of Trump. - Daniel McCowan, Creston, B.C.

I’ll continue to pass on U.S. alcohol. It’s not that much of a sacrifice. My Canadian favourites, Collingwood and Dark Horse, will do us fine as will the fabulous Nikka from Japan. - Rick Dedi, Winnipeg

My wine cellar is now 70 per cent Niagara and B.C. and 30 per cent European and South American. A favourite varietal is Petite Syrah and the only quality vintner is Californian. I’ve managed without since Ontario removed U.S. booze from the shelves, and if it returns, I will continue to do without it. - William O’Meara, Toronto

I found a great distillery in B.C. Okanagan Distillery in Kelowna. They make wonderful whiskeys and bourbon and scotch spirits. No need for the U.S. stuff. Loved Berringer wines but love Italian Brunello and Chianti. - Ray Floreani, Orillia, Ont.

We mostly drink Spanish riojas, reserves and gran reservas, and have for over 40 years. We also sometimes drink Italian, French, and other Spanish wines, red and white. We also like Oregon pinot noirs and chardonnays, but have not bought any since Trump’s trade war, despite their continued availability. - Bruce Hunter, Edmonton

Will be returning to U.S. liquor

I never boycotted it in the first place. Governments should have never banned U.S. alcohol and should have always been consumer choice. If Canadians didn’t want to buy bourbon, they would not. - Chris Haines, Vancouver

I’ve been buying California Chardonnay through the Quebec liquor outlet as the price has been reduced and the money goes to the homeless as per the most recent Quebec budget. I will only buy California chardonnay going forward, as it’s better wine than anywhere else in my opinion. - Alan Chorney, Montreal

Can’t wait for Tito’s and American whiskey to be back on shelves. - Adrian Gay, Toronto

Sorry, but I am just about out of bourbon, so I will be buying as soon as it is back on the shelves. I like Canadian Rye as well but I will not be boycotting American liquor and I won’t be shamed by my choices or preferences. - Darryl Paterick, Ontario

I absolutely will be buying California wines again. Trump will be gone soon. Vintners should not be penalized. They have families like the rest of us to feed and take care of. - Paul Hamel, Orillia, Ont.