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Smith’s Soft Approach to U.S. Tariffs | Winnipeg News
Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith is advocating for a diplomatic, not confrontational, response to U.S. tariffs, urging Canada to leverage its reputation for friendliness to sway American opinion rather than escalate trade tensions. She warns against using Canadian oil as leverage, fearing retaliatory tariffs could devastate Ontario and Quebec’s fuel-dependent economies—and risk losing the U.S. as a key oil buyer. Backed by experts who note Canada’s fragile energy sector and lack of reserves, Smith is pushing for faster pipeline approvals, tax incentives, and a national alcohol markup while…
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