Alberta Premier Faces Backlash for Asking America to Pause Tariffs Until After Election
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has faced backlash for asking the Trump administration to pause tariffs until after Canada’s federal election, stating that the tariffs are hurting the Conservative Party of Canada’s campaign.
- The request was made on the grounds that suspending tariffs would benefit Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign.
- The tariffs have become a contentious issue in the context of the upcoming federal election in Canada.
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