BREAKING: Canadian crude SLAPPED with 10% tariff by Trump
In recent months, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has warred with the rest of Canada over turning off the taps to the U.S. in response to Trump’s tariffs.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Canadian crude will “probably” receive some reprieve from his devastating tariffs, slated to begin tomorrow.
“Will tomorrow's tariffs be inclusive of Canadian crude?” a reporter asked. “I’m probably going to reduce the tariff a little bit on that,” replied Trump. “We think we're going to bring it down to 10% on the oil.”
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the country is in for a “difficult” few months, with all other exports facing a 25% tariff.
President Trump says he will "probably" reduce the tariff on Canadian crude exports to 10%, down from 25%.
— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) January 31, 2025
He adds that new tariffs will be stacked on top of any tariffs already in place.https://t.co/Dex0gKlx3T pic.twitter.com/bW9tvifzdQ
In recent months, the federal government and premiers have discussed turning off the taps to the United States in response to Trump’s tariffs. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told Rebel News under “no circumstances” would that happen.
She also ruled out export tariffs on the industry as a countermeasure, instead meeting with American representatives and industry leaders to try and de-escalate tensions.
Meanwhile, Trudeau addressed Canadians, calling this a “critical moment” for workers and businesses, alike. “It’s not what we want, but if he [Trump] moves forward, we will act.”
The issue has also caused tension between Trudeau, his premier allies and Smith, in recent weeks, with Smith urging Canadians to use this tariff threat as an “opportunity to correct the misguided direction of this country.”
Should ALBERTA become the 51st state?
— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) January 31, 2025
Suggesting Alberta separate from Canada is not a new concept; however, now more than ever, it may be the solution to the province's unfair treatment as a federation partner.
President Trump has announced 25% tariffs are on their way for… pic.twitter.com/c9U7W5eWeR
On Thursday, President Trump pointed to the wave of illegal immigrants and drugs crossing the border from Canada into the U.S. as justification for the tariffs.
The federal government tabled a $1.3 billion plan to secure the border, though it has failed to assuage his concerns.
“We are monitoring the situation and will have more to say when the White House announces its decision,” a spokesperson for Premier Smith told CTV News.
“In the meantime, the premier reiterates her call to the federal government to immediately appoint a qualified border czar to coordinate a joint U.S.-Canada crack down on fentanyl and illegal migration at our shared border.”

Alex Dhaliwal
Calgary Based Journalist
Alex Dhaliwal is a Political Science graduate from the University of Calgary. He has actively written on relevant Canadian issues with several prominent interviews under his belt.

COMMENTS
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Mike Kaiser commented 2025-02-02 15:39:06 -0500Robin’s post hit the nail on the head
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Robin Dutton commented 2025-02-01 10:55:22 -0500Rather than all this huffing and puffing, why don’t we fix our border? Simply identify what the ’Mericans what from us and do it. The cost will be less than the cost of these tariffs.
Is this caving to US demands? Yes, but are these demands unreasonable, no.
Meanwhile, we have week kneed Trudy trying to pretend he is a tough guy. Twinkle toes is in so far over his head, the best thing to happen is for him and his liberal ilk to just go away. -
Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-02-01 09:58:38 -0500By the way, it’s February 1, the day the tariffs come into effect. Guess who’s having a “personal day” with no public activities scheduled?
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Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-02-01 09:23:55 -0500Smith is busy trying to make deals. Trudeau and Ford want to pick a fight.
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Bruce Atchison commented 2025-01-31 20:00:28 -0500Danielle Smith must remonstrate with Trump. She has credibility.