Alberta’s premier responded to President-elect Donald Trump’s trolling of Canada by saying the trade deficit with the country is due to billions of raw materials being sent south which creates trillions of wealth in America
ByROB GILLIES Associated Press
December 18, 2024, 6: 33 PM
TORONTO — Alberta’s premier responded to President-elect Donald Trump’s trolling of Canada on Wednesday by saying the trade deficit with the country is due to billions in raw materials being sent south which creates trillions of wealth in America.
Trump said the United States “subsidizes” Canada and is threating a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods.
“No one can answer why we subsidize Canada to the tune of over $100,000,000 a year? Makes no sense!,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday. ”Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State. They would save massively on taxes and military protection. I think it is a great idea. 51st State!!!”
The premier of oil rich Alberta, Danielle Smith, ignored Trump’s latest “51st state” trolling and endeavored to answer his question.
“Fair question on the trade deficit with Canada Mr. President @realDonaldTrump – the reason for this is because Canada (especially Alberta) sends billions of raw materials (oil, gas, minerals, grain, livestock, timber, etc) to your U.S. refineries and factories which your great American companies and workers upgrade and sell around the world, including back