Alberta won't support feds plan to deal with Trump tariffs, Smith says
- Alberta will not support a joint statement from other premiers and the Prime Minister regarding tariffs on Canadian goods from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, according to Premier Danielle Smith.
- Premier Danielle Smith stated, 'Until these threats cease, Alberta will not be able to fully support the federal government’s plan in dealing with the threatened tariffs.'
- Smith plans to meet with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago home to discuss the tariffs and strengthen trade relations with the U.S.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized Smith's decision, suggesting it plays into Trump's strategy and called for a strong response from Canada.
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Danielle Smith refuses to support potential tariffs on Alberta energy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she would not allow for tariffs to be applied to her province’s energy, nor would she entertain the idea of cutting off Canada’s biggest trading partner. Smith opted out of participating in a joint statement signed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the other premiers on Wednesday that outlined proposed retaliatory measures in response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s potential tariffs. “The Government…
Canadian PM Trudeau Outlines Retaliatory Tariffs - teleSUR English
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