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LILLEY: Canada’s premiers split on Trump tariffs as Team Canada cracks ahead of Carney meeting

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23.07.2026

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Canada’s premiers emerged from their meetings in Charlottetown claiming unity on dealing with Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat. The smiling faces, the public pronouncements, and the reassurance of a Team Canada approach are all meant to mask the fact that divisions are starting to grow.

LILLEY: Canada’s premiers split on Trump tariffs as Team Canada cracks ahead of Carney meeting Back to video

At the closing news conference on Wednesday afternoon, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said they hoped to reach a deal at the negotiating table. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford looked stiff and uncomfortable as he spoke sternly about potentially shutting down energy exports to the United States.

Ford and Eby push a tougher response

“Everything’s on the table,” Ford said when asked about cutting off his province’s electricity exports to the United States.

Asked whether oil and potash exports should also be........

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