Premiers React to Trump Not Imposing Tariffs on First Day in Office

(L-R) Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks at an announcement in Toronto on Jan. 13, 2025. (The Canadian Press/Chris Young); Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces legislation addressing agreements between the federal government and provincial entities in Edmonton on April 10, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she was happy to see U.S. President Donald Trump decide not to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada on his first day in office, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Canadians must still be prepared for tariffs.

“Alberta is pleased to see that today President Donald Trump has decided to refrain from imposing tariffs on Canadian goods at this time as they study the issue further,” Smith said in a statement on Jan. 20.