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Alberta Urges Tariff Pause Before September | Calgary News
Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith is sounding the alarm, urging Ottawa to halt retaliatory U.S. tariffs set for September 8th—warning they’ll spike costs and wreck supply chains, risking a full trade war. While Prime Minister Mark Carney defends the federal response with targeted support for Canadian businesses, Smith insists diplomacy must resume before damage escalates. Not everyone agrees: Saskatchewan’s Premier Scott Moe backs Ottawa’s move despite $1.5 billion in U.S. imports at risk. As tensions simmer, provinces are split—Alberta prioritizes jobs and stability, while others stand firm…
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