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Alberta Minister Pushes Solutions Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

3/13/2025

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Amid rising trade tensions with the U.S., Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean is advocating for solutions to ease retaliatory tariffs from Ontario. Meanwhile, Canada’s Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is considering non-tariff measures, like limiting oil exports. However, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith firmly opposes these ideas, highlighting the critical role U.S. markets play for Canadian oil.

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Amid rising trade tensions with the U.S., Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean is advocating for solutions to ease retaliatory tariffs from Ontario. Meanwhile, Canada’s Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is considering non-tariff measures, like limiting oil exports. However, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith firmly opposes these ideas, highlighting the critical role U.S. markets play for Canadian oil.