# Canada-US trade tariff dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260825-canada-us-trade-tariff-dispute
> Updated: 2026-08-25T23:52:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A trade dispute has emerged between Canada and the United States following the suspension of negotiations by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, which cited “unacceptable terms” from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. In response, the Canadian federal government announced plans to implement tariffs on various U.S. exports, including steel, aluminum, smartphones, and golf clubs, targeting approximately $28 billion worth of goods.

Provincial leaders in Canada have offered differing strategies regarding the escalation. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has urged the federal government to resume negotiations to avoid a cycle of retaliatory tariffs that could disrupt supply chains and increase costs. Smith has advocated for excluding oil and gas from the conflict to protect Canadian revenue and interests.

Conversely, former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney suggested that Canada should use its energy exports as leverage. Kenney proposed that signaling potential export taxes on fuel and potash could serve as a deterrent by impacting American consumers and farmers. While the federal government has announced relief measures for businesses, Alberta is currently evaluating whether provincial-level support will be required to protect local industries.

## Claims

- Danielle Smith is urging the federal government to resume negotiations with the United States before counter-tariffs take effect. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Canadian federal government plans to implement retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports starting September 8. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Targeted U.S. exports include steel, aluminum, smartphones, and golf clubs. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Prime Minister Mark Carney halted negotiations due to terms sought by the Trump administration. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The federal government announced relief and support measures for businesses affected by the trade dispute. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Alberta's government expressed concern that tariffs will increase costs and disrupt supply chains. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Alberta Premier urges Ottawa to resume U.S. trade negotiations

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to resume trade negotiations with the U.S. before Canadian retaliatory tariffs on goods like steel and electronics take effect on September 8.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberta-premier-urges-ottawa-to-resume-us-trade-negotiations

### 2026-08-25: Jason Kenney suggests using oil exports in U.S. tariff dispute

Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney suggests Canada use oil and gas export taxes as leverage in the U.S. tariff dispute, opposing Premier Danielle Smith’s stance to exclude energy from trade reprisals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jason-kenney-suggests-using-oil-exports-in-us-tariff-dispute

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Cite as: Canada-US trade tariff dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260825-canada-us-trade-tariff-dispute