Alberta slams proposals to leverage Canada's oil in US trade war
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has publicly opposed suggestions to use Canadian oil exports as leverage in trade disputes with the United States. Smith warned that such a move would trigger retaliatory tariffs and cause significant economic damage to Canada.
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The statement highlights the high-stakes economic tension between Canada and the U.S. regarding energy policy and trade protectionism.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Alberta premier slams 'disastrous' proposals to leverage Canadian oil in U.S. trade war Danielle Smith made a public call to avoid placing tariffs on Canadian oil exports, saying such a move would unnecessarily exaggerate the trade conflict
Join the conversation Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to calls for Canada to use oil exports as leverage in the trade war with the U.S. Photo by Danielle Smith / YouTube Article content Alberta Premier Danielle Smith rejected the idea of using the province’s oil exports as leverage in the U.S. trade war, saying that such a move would “devastate the Canadian economy” and inflate energy prices for consumers across Canada.
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