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Alberta's premier responds to Trump's trolling by saying Canada's oil helps make America wealthy

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

By ROB GILLIES
Published - Dec 18, 2024, 06:48 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 18, 2024, 06:48 PM EST

TORONTO (AP) — 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.

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