Alberta’s Smith wants Ottawa to resume negotiations with U.S. before counter-tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to get back to the negotiating table with the United States before its counter-tariffs take effect in two weeks.

Smith says in a statement posted online that tariffs and counter-tariffs only risk further escalating the trade war between Canada and its southern neighbour.

The federal government announced today its plan to implement retaliatory tariffs starting Sept. 8 on a range of U.S. exports, ranging from steel and aluminum to consumer items, including smartphones and golf clubs.

It also announced relief and support measures for businesses to withstand the trade fight.