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.
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