Smith rules out alcohol ban in response to Trump's 50% tariff threat
The premier's comments come amid renewed trade tension between Canada and the United States over tariffs on Canadian goods.
Why it matters
The premier's stance signals how Alberta plans to navigate escalating trade tensions that could affect Canadian exporters and consumers.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will not retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods by imposing a ban on American alcohol.
Smith's remarks address speculation that Alberta could follow the lead of other provinces that pulled U.S. liquor from store shelves during earlier rounds of the Canada-U.S. trade dispute.
The premier indicated her government will not use alcohol restrictions as a bargaining tool in response to Trump's latest tariff threat, distinguishing Alberta's approach from retaliatory measures taken elsewhere.
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