One Canadian province is betting that being nice to Trump works
As Canada's trade dispute with the US escalates, the province of Alberta is adopting a diplomatic approach with former President Donald Trump, resisting retaliatory tariffs. Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith believes this softer stance is yielding better access and results in Washington compared to other Canadian provinces.
Why it matters
This article highlights differing provincial strategies within Canada to navigate complex international trade relations and potential future US political shifts, particularly concerning a possible Trump presidency.
Canada has stepped up efforts to promote domestically produced goods as its trade fight with the US has intensified. Graham Hughes/NurPhoto/Getty Images Alberta is betting on diplomacy with Trump while other Canadian provinces hit back. The province's top US envoy says the softer approach is winning Alberta better access in Washington. The bet is being tested as Canada and the US unleash a fresh round of tariffs. As Canada escalates its trade war with President Donald Trump, Alberta is betting on a softer approach. The oil-rich province has resisted some of the retaliation embraced elsewhere in Canada, while Premier Danielle Smith has pushed for more engagement with Washington. Alberta's top representative in the US says that strategy is getting results.
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