Alberta won’t retaliate against U.S. tariff with alcohol ban, Danielle Smith says
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stated she will not retaliate against potential U.S. tariffs with an alcohol ban. She emphasized a preference for diplomatic engagement over economic protectionism.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. and the varying approaches provincial governments take toward economic policy.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith provides an update in Calgary on Wednesday. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she does not plan to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods with an alcohol ban.
She told her call-in radio show a ban is an extraordinary measure, and she is leaving it up to retailers and consumers to decide how to stock their shelves and whether to drink American products with the looming tariffs.
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