Skip to content
Alberta DailyEst. 2026
PoliticsProvince-wide

Alberta trade envoy Nathan Cooper touts ties with U.S. in Washington

Alberta's top trade representative made the case for the province's economic relationship with the United States during a visit to Washington, D.C.

Why it matters

Alberta's economy relies heavily on trade with the United States, making the province's diplomatic and trade relationships in Washington significant for jobs and industry across the province.

Nathan Cooper, the MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills and Alberta's chief trade representative in Washington, spoke about the province's economic relationship with the United States during a recent visit to the U.S. capital.

Cooper described the Alberta-U.S. relationship as the province's most significant international relationship, saying it outweighs all others by a wide margin. His comments came as part of ongoing efforts to promote Alberta's trade and economic interests to American officials and stakeholders.

Limited detail was provided on the specific meetings or outcomes of the Washington visit, but the trip forms part of Alberta's broader push to maintain and strengthen cross-border economic ties amid a shifting continental trade landscape.

Compiled by the Alberta Daily Desk — an AI-written summary of reporting from the credited sources below, produced and reviewed under our editorial policy.

The Alberta Daily briefing

Alberta news, events and weather — a morning briefing, and a short evening one when the day warrants it.

Free, sent by Alberta Daily — unsubscribe anytime. Privacy policy.

More Alberta News

All news
BusinessProvince-wide

New U.S. tariffs set for Aug. 19 would spare Alberta, hit B.C. hardest

A University of Calgary economist finds Alberta faces almost no exposure to a new round of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs, while experts warn the uneven impact could split provinces apart.

Sources: Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP