As US President Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian exports, provincial leaders are playing an increasingly prominent role in shaping Canada's response. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has taken a dissenting stance, arguing for energy sector exemptions, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called for a strong counter-offensive. Analysts emphasize the importance of a unified Canadian front in navigating this trade challenge.
Provincial leaders are taking on an oversized role in the fight against the American tariff threat, as analysts say there can never be too many cooks in the kitchen when dealing with the United States. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith broke the Canadian consensus when she refused to join the first ministers’ Jan. 15 joint statement on Canada’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs as she has argued that retaliatory measures should exempt her province's energy.
“When you’re talking with Americans, you can explain away the disunity in the positions of the provinces by saying that … we want to get to a point of being a long-term, good, reliable partner, and not have to deal with this tariff threat,” he said. He said the federal government particularly appreciates Ford's approach.
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