As Trump renews tariff threat, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls for diplomacy, not retaliation
Alberta premier breathes sigh of relief as Trump delays tariffs, but threat still looms
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith believes there’s ‘a deal to be made’ with Trump on tariffs
Prior to Trump's inauguration, Smith travelled to the president's Florida home to advocate for Alberta's interests in response to the tariff threats.
Alberta buckles up for tariffs as Trump muses about Feb. 1 changes
Alberta businesses could face tariffs on U.S. exports as soon as next month, according to comments made by President Donald Trump on Monday.
'We don't need them': Trump's latest swipe draws skepticism from Canadian leaders
OTTAWA — United States President Donald Trump’s latest swipe at Canada in virtual remarks to the World Economic Forum, telling attendees that the U.S. economy could get along just fine without Canadian imports, drew a skeptical response from Canadian leaders.
Trump says ‘we don’t need’ Canada’s oil and gas
Speaking virtually to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump also said he will press NATO members to increase their defence spending target to five per cent of GDP.
Trump declares energy emergency to boost oil and gas production – where does that leave Alberta?
Donald Trump says he will declare a national energy emergency to increase oil and gas production in the United States, casting uncertainty on the future of exports from Alberta. According to the Canadian Energy Regulator, virtually all of Canada’s crude oil was exported to the United States in 2023. Almost 90 per cent of that comes from Alberta.
High stakes for Alberta as clarity on Trump tariffs come into focus today
After weeks of concern, confusion, calls for unity and subsequent dissent, Canada is receiving clarity on U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threats to enact widespread tariffs on Canadian imports on his first day in office.
Alberta breaks ranks in Canada’s fight against Trump tariffs
Trudeau blasted Smith, reminding her that the federal government bought the Trans Mountain pipeline, which now has a C$34.5 billion price tag, giving Alberta its only route to export oil from Canada’s Pacific coast.
Trudeau says Canada will respond to US tariffs as Ontario's premier says Trump 'declared war'
Canada’s outgoing prime minister and the leader of the country’s oil rich province of Alberta are confident Canada can avoid the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump says he will impose on Canada and Mexico on Feb.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith meets with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Alberta’s Premier said she had a “friendly and constructive conversation” with the U.S. president-elect and emphasized the importance of energy ties.
'We don't need them': Canada's leaders respond to Trump's latest swipe in speech to WEF
OTTAWA — Canada’s political class scrambled to respond on Thursday, after United States President Donald Trump took his latest swipe at Canada in virtual remarks to the World Economic Forum, telling attendees that the U.S. economy could get along just fine without Canadian imports.
Trump says U.S. doesn't need Canada's oil, gas, vehicle or lumber imports
As Ottawa promises to retaliate against American trade tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a new swipe at Canada.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith praises Trump tariffs reversal but warns threat 'is still very real'
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will be holding off on imposing the tariffs he’s been promising, earning praise from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.