Trump, Alberta and Danielle Smith

As Trump renews tariff threat, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls for diplomacy, not retaliation
As U.S. President Donald Trump renews his tariff threat on Canadian products, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says diplomacy, not retaliation, is the best way for the country to stifle the risk of punishing new trade sanctions.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith lays blame on Trudeau as Trump eyes Feb. 1 tariffs
A 10-day bull’s-eye on the back of Canadian trade spelled a setback for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith after newly-inaugurated American President Donald Trump set a date to impose his tariff threats. However, Smith told reporters at a Tuesday morning press conference the focus should be on diplomacy and ceasing talks about retaliatory tariffs.
Smith emphasizes diplomacy as Alberta braces for Trump tariff threat
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith emphasized a diplomatic approach Tuesday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion of imposing a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports as early as Feb. 1.
Premier Danielle Smith calling for diplomacy amid tariff threat
Alberta's Premier is standing by her strategy of diplomacy over talk of retaliation.Danielle Smith made the comments to reporters the day after U.S. president Donald Trump said he would slap a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods starting February 1.
Premier Danielle Smith goes to Washington: Inside Alberta's charm offensive to Trump's tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As thousands rallied against incoming U.S. President Donald Trump with a “peace tank” on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith flew in to a chilled, subdued inauguration, bringing a message of “unprecedented opportunity.”
Why Alberta’s Danielle Smith is rejecting the Team Canada approach to Trump’s tariff threats
The largest exporting province rejecting a ‘Team Canada’ approach against Donald Trump doesn’t position the country well to negotiate with a second Trump administration.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visited Mar-a-Lago, the Florida home of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, on Saturday. Smith confirmed the visit in a social media post Sunday morning, in which she said she and Trump had a "friendly and constructive conversation."
Justin Trudeau slams Pierre Poilievre and Alberta’s Danielle Smith for breaking ranks over Trump tariffs
Trudeau and 12 of Canada’s 13 premiers agreed to form a united front and pledge that “everything” is on the table in a potential tariff war with Donald Trump.
Alberta Insider: Premier Danielle Smith stands alone as provinces weigh U.S. tariff response
Smith’s ideas for Team Canada are different than other premiers, who are calling for more unity in negotiations
How Danielle Smith's approach to Trump tariff threats is playing out in Alberta
A joint statement from Canadian premiers pushing back on Trump tariff threats did not include the signature of Alberta's Danielle Smith. CBC Alberta editor and commentator Jason Markusoff says Smith’s ‘Alberta first’ approach isn’t being embraced by all Albertans.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith meets with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Alberta’s Premier said she had a “friendly and constructive conversation” with the U.S. president-elect and emphasized the importance of energy ties.
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Smith says Alberta taxpayers need to be protected from coal lawsuits as moratorium lifted
Smith says the potential liability facing Alberta means the government needs to take the lawsuits seriously and taxpayers need to be protected.
Alberta’s premier says she won’t support a move to stop energy shipments to US as tariff retaliation
The premier of Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta says she would not support any move to stop energy shipments to the ...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend Trump inauguration in-person as event moves indoors
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend the inauguration of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump in person, now that the ...