Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she was happy to see U.S. President Donald Trump decide not to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada on his first day in office, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Canadians must still be prepared for tariffs.
“Alberta is pleased to see that today President Donald Trump has decided to refrain from imposing tariffs on Canadian goods at this time as they study the issue further,” Smith said in a statement on Jan. 20.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks in Edmonton on April 10, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Jason Franson)
The Alberta premier said this move implied an acknowledgement that it is a “delicate issue,” and said that avoiding tariffs would save hundreds of thousands of jobs in both countries….