Minister Champagne announces that Canada will match the U.S. tariffs \u2018dollar-for-dollar, rate-for-rate,\u2019 while pledging $7.5 billion to support businesses. <\/p>\n
EDMONTON \u2014Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to get back to the negotiating table with the United States before its counter-tariffs take effect in two weeks.<\/p>\n
Smith, in a statement posted online Tuesday, said tariffs and counter-tariffs only risk further escalating the trade war between Canada and its southern neighbour.<\/p>\n
The federal government announced Tuesday its plan to implement retaliatory tariffs starting Sept. 8 on a range of U.S. exports, ranging from steel and aluminum to consumer items, including smartphones and golf clubs.<\/p>\n
It also announced relief and support measures for businesses to withstand the trade fight.<\/p>\n
Smith said in her statement that she appreciates Ottawa\u2019s plan to support businesses and that her government is working to see if provincial relief is also necessary.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlberta\u2019s government remains concerned that tariffs and counter-tariffs increase costs, disrupt supply chains, put pressure on businesses and workers, and ultimately risk escalation to even higher and broader tariffs that will impact even more Canadians,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is still time before these counter-tariffs take effect on Sept. 8, and I am urging the federal government to use that time to get back to the negotiating table with the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smith has been a holdout among provincial and territorial leaders when it comes to putting their support behind Prime Minister Mark Carney\u2019s plan for counter-tariffs.<\/p>\n
The U.S. tariffs kicked in over the weekend, after Carney called off talks while citing unacceptable terms being sought by U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s administration.<\/p>\n
The premier said Tuesday that her focus is on protecting jobs and businesses in Alberta.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for Alberta\u2019s Jobs Minister Joseph Schow said a preliminary analysis \u2014 based on a five-year average \u2014 showed the Canadian counter-tariffs would affect about 11.1 per cent of U.S. imports into Alberta. <\/p>\n
That represents about $4.8 billion worth of materials and goods being exposed, the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said earlier Tuesday that the counter-tariffs will cover 11.3 per cent of his province\u2019s annual imports from south of the border, totalling $1.5 billion worth of goods.<\/p>\n
Moe said Ottawa was making the right decision, despite the impact it\u2019s expected to have on Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 25, 2026.<\/p>\n
Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press<\/p>\n
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