Alberta Pushes for Full Tariff-Free Trade | Calgary News

Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith is betting big on a last-minute Canada-U.S. trade deal before August 19th tariffs hit, calling them a lose-lose for everyone — especially consumers. With 28 days left, she’s pushing for 100% tariff-free trade across Canada and plans to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney to unify provincial strategy. While Smith stays optimistic, other premiers like B.C.’s David Eby and Ontario’s Doug Ford warn against giving in to Trump’s demands. Meanwhile, Alberta’s labour leader Gil McGowan says Alberta should use its energy clout to negotiate, not just surrender. On a separate front, Alberta and eight other provinces just inked a deal letting liquor producers sell directly to consumers nationwide — a win for cross-border commerce. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/9a23cdadb199c92b