Alberta Premier Decodes Trump's Trade Tactics

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith drops a no-nonsense take on Donald Trump, calling his tariff threats a negotiating tactic—not a panic button. She explains Trump’s “moon shot” demands are just part of his playbook, designed to get leverage, and that deals are possible if the U.S. doesn’t feel like it’s losing. Smith, who’s met Trump twice in 2025, sees a path forward amid looming CUSMA talks—and notes Canada’s GST is a key sticking point for the U.S., since they lack a national sales tax. She also credits PM Mark Carney for smoothing U.S.-Canada relations, contrasting it with the turbulence under Justin Trudeau. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/78419d1a60fdf66f