As U.S. President Donald Trump renews his tariff threat on Canadian products, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says diplomacy, not retaliation, is the best way for the country to stifle the risk of punishing new trade sanctions.

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest swipe at Canada in virtual remarks to the World Economic Forum, telling attendees that the U.S. economy could get along just fine without Canadian imports, drew a skeptical response from Canadian leaders.

Alberta business and industry leaders had an emotional roller-coaster ride on U.S. President Donald Trump's first day back in office. Tariffs against Canada were not mentioned throughout the day, but that changed in the evening.

Prior to Trump's inauguration, Smith travelled to the president's Florida home to advocate for Alberta's interests in response to the tariff threats.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will be holding off on imposing the tariffs he’s been promising, earning praise from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

Canada’s outgoing prime minister and the leader of the country’s oil rich province of Alberta are confident Canada can avoid the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump says he will impose on Canada and Mexico on Feb.

Trudeau blasted Smith, reminding her that the federal government bought the Trans Mountain pipeline, which now has a C$34.5 billion price tag, giving Alberta its only route to export oil from Canada’s Pacific coast.

Speaking virtually to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump also said he will press NATO members to increase their defence spending target to five per cent of GDP.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says while she doesn't want to assume anything after her meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence over the weekend, Canada needs "to be prepared" that threatened tariffs are on the way.

Donald Trump says he will declare a national energy emergency to increase oil and gas production in the United States, casting uncertainty on the future of exports from Alberta. According to the Canadian Energy Regulator, virtually all of Canada’s crude oil was exported to the United States in 2023. Almost 90 per cent of that comes from Alberta.

Alberta’s Premier said she had a “friendly and constructive conversation” with the U.S. president-elect and emphasized the importance of energy ties.