Alberta oil export tax ‘not a viable option’ as Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate: Smith

Threatening U.S. 'feels good' but would have negative outcome: Alberta premier

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada has to expect an 'equal' and 'even more forceful' response from the U.S. to proposed Canadian counter-tariffs. Smith encouraged other premiers to 'ask themselves do we really want this outcome.'

Smith Rejects Tariffs on Alberta Oil Exports as Some Premiers Call for More Aggressive Retaliation Against US

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is preparing provincial measures to help businesses weather the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war while rejecting calls to impose tariffs or export taxes on Alberta’s oil and natural gas in response to U.S. tariffs. Smith argues that Canada should avoid a broader trade war, de-escalate tensions with Washington, and diversify its energy markets, while supporting businesses affected by U.S. tariffs. Her comments…

Smith rejects cutting Alberta oil exports in tariff response

Premier Danielle Smith speaks during an Alberta government news conference on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, where she announced a new cabinet committee and business supports in response to Canada-U.S. trade tensions. Screenshot / Government of Alberta.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Alberta has formed a new cabinet committee, will launch an online portal and concierge service, and is assembling a business advisory…

Alberta oil export tax ‘not a viable option’ as Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate: Smith

The federal government unveiled nearly $28 billion in new counter-tariffs on U.S. goods on Tuesday, but Canadian energy exports are absent from the retaliatory package — at least for now.

Alberta premier slams ‘disastrous’ proposals to leverage Canadian oil in U.S. trade war

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith rejected the idea of using the province’s oil exports as leverage in the U.S. trade war, saying that such a move would “devastate the Canadian economy” and inflate energy prices for consumers across Canada. The premier was responding to growing calls — including from Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi and former Alberta premier Jason Kenney — to consider using Canada’s energy exports to retaliate against U.S. Preside…