Smith Stands Firm on No Oil Leverage in Trade War

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has come under fire for not using oil and gas as a bargaining chip in the trade war between Canada and the United States. In an interview on Wednesday, she explained why this approach would be detrimental to Canada's economy.

According to Smith, if Canada were to use its oil and gas reserves as leverage, it could lead to retaliatory measures from other countries, causing a ripple effect that would harm the Canadian economy.

Smith emphasized that her government is taking a diplomatic approach to resolve the trade issues with the United States, and she believes that using oil and gas as a bargaining chip would only escalate tensions.