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Alberta vs U.S. Trade Tensions | Calgary News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fiercely defending Canada’s energy interests against U.S. trade actions, warning that using oil exports as leverage could cripple the Canadian economy and risk losing key U.S. markets. She’s pushing for diplomacy and internal solutions, launching a committee to support affected businesses. Meanwhile, federal Industry Minister Melanie Joly backs counter-tariffs, stressing the need to protect Canada’s market share while urging unity — and quietly hinting at Alberta’s potential as a national energy powerhouse. The divide is clear: Smith favors restraint, while…
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