Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, give time for talks
- The Trump administration has enacted 25 percent tariffs on all auto imports, adding to existing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed concern about the negative impact on many sectors despite calling it an 'important win' for Alberta and Canada.
- Smith believes the retaliatory tariffs announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney are proportionate and unlikely to lead to further retaliation from the U.S.
- Critics, including Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, warned that these tariffs will harm numerous workers and industries across Canada.
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