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Smith Urges Diplomacy Over Tariffs | Toronto News
Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith is sounding the alarm against using oil exports as leverage in trade tensions with the U.S., warning that tariffs or cutoffs could trigger devastating retaliation and harm both economies. She’s pushing for diplomacy instead, stressing that Canada should double down on talks — especially since the U.S. relies heavily on Alberta’s oil. Smith warns that cutting off shipments could lead to U.S. fuel restrictions in Eastern Canada and even push the U.S. toward alternative sources like Venezuela, permanently losing Canada as a customer. She argues economic pressure…
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