Kenney Blasts Alberta's No-Oil Stance in US Tariff War

Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has expressed his concerns about Canada's stance in the ongoing tariff war with the United States. In an interview, he stated that it makes no sense to remove oil and gas exports from the bargaining table, citing the significant leverage they hold in negotiations.

Kenney emphasized that Canada has the power to put pressure on the U.S. through oil and gas exports, which could potentially strengthen its negotiating position. He argued that publicly removing this leverage has weakened Canada's stance in the dispute.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has introduced a series of counter-tariffs to combat U.S. import fees on Canadian goods worth $28 billion. Premier Danielle Smith has stated that oil and gas will not be part of the fight, potentially limiting Canada's options in negotiations.