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Varcoe: Don't do anything 'dumb': Using energy as weapon in trade war should be a 'non-starter,' says Smith

Smith says the Americans have a bigger stick when it comes to placing tariffs or cutting off energy exports

It’s a non-starter and would hurt Canadians, says Premier Danielle Smith.

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As a trade battle between Canada and the United States enters a new phase, Smith spoke for about a half-hour with Ontario’s Doug Ford on Monday to discuss ways to work together.

Varcoe: Don't do anything 'dumb': Using energy as weapon in trade war should be a 'non-starter,' says Smith Back to video

But the “non-starter” for Alberta’s premier is using energy as a weapon in the clash, such as threatening to reduce supplies or place export........

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