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The premier said that Trump’s apparent interest in Alberta’s energy resources encouraged her. Still, she acknowledged that no commitments were made to exempt oil and gas from the tariffs set to take effect on Jan. 20.
"I think we need to be prepared that tariffs are coming," Smith said.
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The premier dismissed federal Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s comments about a possible energy embargo as leverage in trade discussions. "Oil and gas are owned by the provinces, principally Alberta, and we won’t stand for that," Smith said. "You should never, ever threaten something you cannot do."
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Oh, hello pot. I assume the Feds could embargo our energy? This is international policy, so the provinces don't have a say. Is that correct?