Alberta Premier Smith condemns U.S. trade actions as betrayal

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has criticized recent United States trade actions, describing them as a “betrayal” of the special trust held between allies and friends. Smith warned against the use of energy as a weapon in escalating trade disputes, expressing philosophical opposition to tariffs due to their potential to put businesses out of operation.

The tension follows developments in an escalating trade war, with Smith cautioning that such measures could bring economic activity to a “grinding halt.”