Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol and gambling machines, months after pause meant to fight tariffs / Globe and Mail / Canada

Saturday, June 7, 2025, 12:20 am

In a notable policy shift, Alberta has resumed purchasing U.S. alcohol and gambling machines after a months-long pause aimed at curbing tariffs. Premier Danielle Smith’s earlier restrictions have been reversed, reigniting contracts with American suppliers amid ongoing tariff debates.


theglobeandmail.com / Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol and gambling machines, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

Premier Danielle Smith said in March that the province would no longer buy U.S. alcohol and video lottery terminals, or sign contracts with American companies

thestar.com / Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

EDMONTON - Alberta is buying American alcohol and gambling machines again, three months after Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions aimed at fighting back against U.S. tariffs.


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