by Timothy Edward, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

The SAQ is removing American products from its shelves in response to the imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods by the U.S. today, according to Radio-Canada.

The Société des alcools du Québec threatened to stop selling American alcohol brands when the U.S. tariffs were first due to come into effect a month ago, but held back when a 30-day pause was announced by the Trump administration.

Quebec Premier François Legault, who released a video yesterday saying that he’s “very motivated to fight Donald Trump” with the economic tools at his disposal, is meeting with his cabinet this morning and is expected to make a statement in Montreal at 1 p.m.

The federal government has announced that it will move forward with 25% retaliatory tariffs on $155-billion worth of American goods. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is speaking to reporters this hour.