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Alberta premier calls Trump tariffs an 'important win' for Canada

Trump's decision means most goods sold into the U.S. From Canada will have no tariffs applied, affecting energy, minerals, and agricultural products.
Premier Danielle Smith called the decision an 'important win' and noted that it upholds the majority of the free trade agreement between the nations.
NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi warned that the announcement will hurt many Albertans and Canadians, advocating for a strategy to strengthen Canada's internal market.
Nenshi emphasized the need for Canada to build global markets and protect affected workers and businesses.

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Stuck between Trump and China, Canada faces a stacked the deck

Canada is entering its greatest existential upheaval since Confederation. Besides Trump duties that will make Canadian autos, steel and aluminum less affordable to U.S. customers, China has slapped exorbitant tariffs on Canadian canola, seafood and pork exports that will punish…

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Alberta premier calls Trump tariffs an 'important win' for Canada

Trump backs off tariffs on energy, agricultural products and other exports

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Trump tariffs and Canada: Premiers throw their support behind planned retaliatory tariffs; recession fears grow as North American markets tank

Thousands of autoworkers received layoff notices today as Stellantis announced a two-week shutdown of its Windsor plant.

8 days ago·Hamilton, Canada

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Kenney Slams ‘MAGA North’ Claims as Fresh US Data Exposes Where Fentanyl Is Coming From

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney vehemently criticized American claims that large quantities of Canadian fentanyl are flowing into the US, calling supporters of this narrative “MAGA North types” who are being misled. “The MAGA North types are so gullible, they bought that hook, line and sinker,” he wrote. Kenney’s remarks came in response to new information obtained by The Globe and Mail through American freedom-of-information laws, data that…

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Three Countries, Three Perspectives: How Tariffs Are Reshaping Views in North America

As North America grapples with shifting trade dynamics, new data from Leger shows Canadians and Mexicans are far more worried about tariffs than their U.S. neighbours. Download the report to learn more Some of the key highlights of our survey… Trump’s Tariffs Viewed as a Major Concern in Canada and Mexico Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are seen as a top issue in both Canada and M…

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Canada - US relations may "never be the same again" - CEO North America

Despite dodging further tariffs during “Liberation Day,” Canada’s top ministers have expressed opposition to Trump’s latest trade policies, fearing the two nations will “never be the same again.” Today, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly stated: “They want to do things differently and we understand that, and that’s why we will seek to make sure that we get to an agreement on trade but also on security because both cannot be siloed.” On Thurs…

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