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Alberta Premier's Tariff Pause Sparks Election Controversy

3/24/2025

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is under fire for proposing a U.S. tariff pause until after Canada's federal election, a move critics say favors the Liberals. Political experts caution that her remarks could jeopardize Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign. As the election heats up, the Liberals are poised to exploit this controversy, while Smith's office refutes any request for U.S. involvement.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is under fire for proposing a U.S. tariff pause until after Canada's federal election, a move critics say favors the Liberals. Political experts caution that her remarks could jeopardize Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign. As the election heats up, the Liberals are poised to exploit this controversy, while Smith's office refutes any request for U.S. involvement.