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Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith is betting on a last-minute U.S. trade deal to dodge looming 50% tariffs, arguing both sides lose when tariffs hit—and she’s pushing for 100% tariff-free trade for all of Canada within 28 days. While 97% of Alberta’s goods are currently tariff-free, Smith wants that number to be complete, and she’s hoping to avoid a 2027 deadline. Other premiers are rallying behind Canada’s stance: B.C.’s David Eby warns the U.S. must clarify its demands, while Ontario’s Doug Ford says Canada can’t keep backing down. Meanwhile, Alberta’s labour leader Gil McGowan criticizes Smith for not leveraging Alberta’s energy sector to resist what he calls U.S. bullying. On a separate front, Alberta and eight other provinces have finalized a new deal allowing liquor producers to sell directly to consumers across provincial lines—a move that builds on a 2025 commitment to nationwide direct-to-consumer alcohol sales.

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