diff --git a/.github/workflows/python-package.yml b/.github/workflows/python-package.yml
index 1f5a77f..7d22b30 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/python-package.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/python-package.yml
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Install QEMU
         # install QEMU if building for arm linux
         uses: docker/setup-qemu-action@v1
-        if: matrix.arch == aarch64
+        if: matrix.arch == 'aarch64'
         with:
           platforms: arm64