Smith Rejects Tariffs on Alberta Oil Exports as Some Premiers Call for More Aggressive Retaliation Against US
'I think the way we win a tariff war is we get back to the table as quickly as possible,' Smith said during a news conference on Aug. 26.
TL;DR
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is preparing provincial measures to support businesses facing the Canada-U.S. trade war.
- Smith rejects imposing tariffs or export taxes on Alberta's oil and natural gas in response to U.S. tariffs.
- She advocates for de-escalating tensions with Washington and diversifying energy markets.
- Other premiers, like Doug Ford of Ontario and former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, have suggested Canada consider tariffs on energy exports.
- B.C. Premier David Eby mentioned Canada could consider restricting U.S. thermal coal shipments from B.C. ports.