{"id":36306,"date":"2024-11-22T14:33:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T21:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/?p=36306"},"modified":"2024-11-22T14:33:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T21:33:35","slug":"as-canada-faces-trumps-tariffs-trudeau-out-of-touch-on-economic-pain-albertas-danielle-smith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/as-canada-faces-trumps-tariffs-trudeau-out-of-touch-on-economic-pain-albertas-danielle-smith\/","title":{"rendered":"As Canada Faces Trump\u2019s Tariffs, Trudeau \u201cOut of Touch\u201d on Economic Pain &#8211; Alberta\u2019s Danielle Smith"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?<\/strong>\u00a0Talk With An ITM Trading Analyst Now:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/itmtrading\/500?utm_content=DC11222024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule a Free Strategy Call<\/a>\u00a0or Speak to Someone Now at 866-706-9061.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&#8220;You don\u2019t make life easier for American citizens by making wood, fuel, or food more expensive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In this compelling interview with Daniela Cambone, Premier Danielle Smith lays out her case for a tariff carve-out with Mexico to protect affordability and reinforce the deep economic ties between the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Smith doesn\u2019t hold back in her critique of the Trudeau government, accusing it of being out of touch with Canadians&#8217; struggles. &#8220;When things are going poorly for the vast majority of your citizens, you\u2019ve got to put their needs first\u2014around affordability, reducing inflation, and ensuring good jobs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>From trade and energy policy to Canada\u2019s political future, Premier Smith delivers a bold and candid vision for revitalizing the nation. Don\u2019t miss this powerful conversation!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Canada\u2019s Role in US Energy Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Canada, and Alberta specifically, remains a crucial energy supplier for the United States. As Premier Smith pointed out, Alberta alone produces over 4 million barrels of oil daily, much of which is exported to the US Gulf Coast for refining.<\/p>\n<p>With concerns about energy imports from politically unstable regions, the Premier emphasized that Alberta offers a secure, reliable, and environmentally conscious alternative. \u201cWe are a great friend and a great trading partner,\u201d she stated, highlighting Canada\u2019s readiness to expand its energy partnership with the US.<\/p>\n<p>This stable energy relationship benefits both nations, ensuring affordable fuel prices while reinforcing North America\u2019s energy independence.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Rethinking NAFTA and Canada\u2019s Bilateral Trade<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Premier Smith discussed the potential overhaul of NAFTA, expressing concerns about its limitations in fostering robust trade between Canada, the US, and Mexico. While the Canada-US trade relationship thrives, trade with Mexico remains limited, with Alberta\u2019s bilateral trade with Mexico totaling only $2.9 billion compared to $188 billion with the US.<\/p>\n<p>Smith advocated for bilateral agreements tailored to each nation\u2019s strengths, noting, \u201cWe need to put Canadian interests first.\u201d Her perspective aligns with the broader push for balanced trade that supports domestic industries while addressing key trade irritants like unfair competition from state-owned enterprises.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Addressing Trade Tariffs and Border Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the key challenges discussed was the potential implementation of tariffs, particularly in the energy sector. Premier Smith underscored the importance of a \u201ccarve-out\u201d for Canada, emphasizing the integrated nature of the two nations\u2019 markets.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to trade, she addressed border security issues, particularly the influx of asylum seekers. Smith highlighted the need for stronger measures to ensure a secure, cooperative relationship between the two countries.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Investing in Canada\u2019s Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Premier also touched on opportunities for growth within Canada, including leveraging the province\u2019s wealth of natural resources and fostering innovation in AI and data centers. Alberta is positioning itself as a leader in tech development while maintaining its status as an energy powerhouse.<\/p>\n<p>This forward-thinking approach, coupled with increased collaboration with American counterparts, aims to ensure a prosperous future for both Canada and the US.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0A Shared Vision for Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The discussion between <strong>Premier Danielle Smith<\/strong> and <strong>Daniela Cambone<\/strong> underscores the importance of strong Canada-US relations. By focusing on energy security, fair trade, and innovative growth, both nations stand to benefit from a balanced, collaborative partnership.<\/p>\n<p>At ITM Trading, our mission is to provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to safeguard your wealth. Ready to explore how gold and silver can fit into your financial strategy?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/itmtrading\/500?utm_content=DC11222024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a>\u00a0today to speak with one of our experts and take control of your financial future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?\u00a0Talk With An ITM Trading Analyst Now:\u00a0Schedule a Free Strategy Call\u00a0or Speak to Someone Now at 866-706-9061. &#8220;You don\u2019t [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":36307,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2922],"tags":[2253,2951,4950,4951,4952,4953,4954,4955,4956,4957,4958,4959,4960,4961,4962,4963],"class_list":["post-36306","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daniela-cambone-show","tag-trade","tag-daniela-cambone","tag-danielle-smith","tag-alberta-energy-exports","tag-nafta-reform","tag-us-energy-security","tag-bilateral-trade-agreements","tag-north-american-economy","tag-trade-tariffs","tag-alberta-ai-development","tag-oil-and-gas-exports","tag-canada-energy-policy","tag-renewable-energy-in-canada","tag-cross-border-trade","tag-canadian-economic-growth","tag-canada-us-relation"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36306","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36306"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36306\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36309,"href":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36306\/revisions\/36309"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36307"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36306"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36306"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itmtrading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36306"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}