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Alberta Premier Rejects Oil Export Tax Amid Canada-US Trade War
Alberta Premier took a different approach to the ongoing trade war with the United States compared to her counterparts. In an interview, she defended her stance on the Canada-U.S. trade war and rejected calls for an oil export tax.
The trade war has been affecting various industries in both countries, including energy. The Alberta Premier stated that imposing an oil export tax would not be a viable solution and could have unintended consequences.
She emphasized that her government is taking steps to mitigate the impact of the trade war on Alberta's economy. However, she declined to provide further details.