The largest exporting province rejecting a ‘Team Canada’ approach against Donald Trump doesn’t position the country well to negotiate with a second Trump administration.

Canadian goods. Smith, stressing that this country needs to work on addressing trade barriers to limit reliance on the U.S., said Canada is dealing with an “unpredictable president” who should be taken seriously when he demands his neighbours step up border security and contribute its fair share to national defence.

As the threat of 25 per cent tariffs looms over Canada, Alberta's premier says Ottawa should appoint a "border czar" to work collaboratively with the United States.