Smith Rejects Tariffs on Alberta Oil Exports as Some Premiers Call for More Aggressive Retaliation Against US

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is developing provincial strategies to aid businesses affected by the Canada-U.S. trade dispute. She opposes imposing tariffs or export taxes on the province’s oil and natural gas as a countermeasure. Smith believes Canada should pursue de-escalation and diversify energy markets rather than engage in a broader trade war.

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is preparing provincial measures to support businesses facing the Canada-U.S. trade war.
• Smith rejects imposing tariffs or export taxes on Alberta’s oil and natural gas in response to U.S. tariffs.
• She advocates for de-escalating tensions with Washington and diversifying energy markets.
• Other premiers, like Doug Ford of Ontario and former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, have suggested Canada consider tariffs on energy exports.
• B.C. Premier David Eby mentioned Canada could consider restricting U.S. thermal coal shipments from B.C. ports.