Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, give time for talks
- The Trump administration has imposed a 25 percent tariff on all auto imports, adding to existing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which began today.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed concerns about the tariffs' impact on many sectors, specifically mentioning a devastating effect on the forestry, steel, aluminum, and auto industries.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will impose matching levies on vehicles imported from the United States in retaliation for the tariffs announced by Trump.
- Smith noted that while some Canadian goods will continue to trade freely, there is still work needed to eliminate remaining tariffs and support affected workers.
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Latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
“It's hard for me to celebrate,” Danielle Smith said Thursday in Calgary. She pointed to a “devastating” impact on the forestry industry, and for steel, aluminum and autoworkers.
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