Alberta premier: Everybody wants a trade deal

• Canada's $20 billion retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods are scheduled to take effect next week.
• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls for open dialogue and a trade deal to resolve current irritants and foster broader strategic cooperation on energy, defense, and critical minerals.
• She highlights the potential for thousands of small businesses to face viability problems due to tariffs, despite the 'relatively small' overall monetary value.
• Alberta's key exports include energy ($135.52B), meat ($4.75B), and machinery ($4.60B), with the U.S. being the largest export market ($82.25B).

The video discusses the escalating U.S.-Canada trade dispute, with Canada's $20 billion retaliatory tariffs set to take effect next week. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith advocates for open dialogue and a comprehensive trade deal, emphasizing the significant negative impact on small businesses and the broader need for strategic cooperation on energy and critical minerals.