Trump, Canada and Alberta

Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status
Ottawa's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada's attempts to prevent the U.S. from levying damaging tariffs — a measure U.S. President Donald Trump has said could drive Canada into "failed state" status.
Former trade negotiator says Alberta undermining Canada in tariff talks
Ottawa’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada’s attempts to prevent the United States from levying damaging tariffs — a measure U.S. President Donald Trump has said could drive Canada into “failed state” status.
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Former chief trade negotiator says Alberta undermining Canada in U.S. tariff talks
Ottawa's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada's attempts to prevent the U.S. from ...
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