Alberta Premier Faces Backlash for Asking America to Pause Tariffs Until After Election
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faced backlash for asking the U.S. To pause tariffs until after Canada's federal election to help the Conservative Party of Canada’s campaign, according to her comments to Breitbart News.
- Smith's government demands include full access to oil and gas corridors, aiming to protect its oil and gas sector and threatening consequences for the federal government if demands are not met within six months of the election.
- Critics, including Alberta opposition leader Naheed Nenshi, argue that Smith's actions prioritize politics over Canadian unity and may benefit the Liberals in the polls.
- Recent polling shows the Liberal Party leading with 42% support, contrasting the Conservatives at 36%, partially due to the fallout from Smith's comments and the U.S. Tariffs.
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