{
  "id": 3380424,
  "title": "Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to resume negotiations with U.S. before counter-tariffs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/danielle-smith-wants-ottawa-to-resume-negotiations-with-u-s-before",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T23:52:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12035143/danielle-smith-counter-tariffs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has urged Ottawa to resume negotiations with the United States before the counter-tariffs imposed by the federal government take effect in two weeks. Speaking in a statement posted online on Tuesday, Smith expressed concern that tariffs and counter-tariffs could escalate the trade war between Canada and the U.S. The federal government announced retaliatory tariffs starting Sept. 8 on various U.S. exports, including steel, aluminum, smartphones, and golf clubs. Smith emphasized that her government is working to determine if provincial relief measures are also necessary. She reiterated her call for the federal government to utilize the remaining time before the counter-tariffs' implementation to engage in negotiations with the U.S. Smith noted that Alberta's government is concerned about the potential increase in costs, disruption of supply chains, pressure on businesses and workers, and the risk of further tariff escalation.",
  "summary": "Alberta's premier has been a holdout among provincial and territorial leaders when it comes to putting their support behind Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan for counter-tariffs.",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Alberta’s Smith wants Ottawa to resume negotiations with U.S. before counter-tariffs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/albertas-smith-wants-ottawa-to-resume-negotiations-with-u-s-before",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:19:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to resume negotiations with U.S. before counter-tariffs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/danielle-smith-wants-ottawa-to-resume-negotiations-with-u-s-before-3382144",
        "published": "2026-08-25T23:52:56.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}