President Trump is standing strong on his tariffs against Canada, pushing for safer borders and an end to the deadly fentanyl crisis. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fired back, calling the tariffs a betrayal. She says Canada won’t back down.
, with 25% on Canadian goods and 10% on energy. He says it’s about stopping drugs and illegal crossings. But Smith claims it’s just an excuse to break trade deals. Alberta is fighting back by boycotting U.S. booze and buying Canadian.
Smith argues the fentanyl crisis is being used as a cover. She says Canada is already cracking down on drugs. But Trump isn’t bending. His team says Canada and Mexico let cartels run wild. They blame weak leaders like Trudeau for failing to protect borders.
Talk of making Canada the 51st state is heating up. Trump says Alberta and Saskatchewan could join America first. Polls show most Canadians hate the idea, but 10% support it. Conservatives in Alberta say Trudeau’s liberal policies are pushing them away.
Jobs are on the line. Smith admits tariffs could hurt Alberta’s economy. But she’s betting on Canadian unity. Trump’s tariffs are shaking up markets, though. Experts warn of higher prices and lost jobs on both sides of the border.
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to keep Canada free. He slammed Trump’s 51st state push as a power grab. But Trump fans in Alberta say Carney is just another liberal out of touch with hardworking folks.
Alberta holds a trump card: energy. The province supplies oil and gas the U.S. needs. Smith wants to use that leverage in talks. She’s heading to Houston to rally support, hoping Americans pressure Trump to back off.
The future is uncertain. Trump’s tariffs might force Canada to stand stronger—or crack under pressure. Either way, conservatives say it’s time for tough leaders who put safety and sovereignty first.
