China’s Tariffs on Canada Meant to ‘Split Our Country Up,’ Says Alberta Premier

China’s Tariffs on Canada Meant to ‘Split Our Country Up,’ Says Alberta Premier
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks in Edmonton on April 10, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson
Carolina Avendano
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says China’s latest trade measures against Canada are part of a strategy meant to divide the country for the benefit of Beijing.

“I think the Chinese have been very targeted and direct in how they’re trying to split our country up,” Smith said at an unrelated press conference on May 1, when asked about measures her government was taking to protect canola producers in the province.