Summary

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces criticism for telling Breitbart she asked the Trump administration to pause tariffs until after Canada’s federal election, claiming they benefit the Liberals in polls.

Smith said Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s views would align with “the new direction in America.”

Political analyst Lori Williams noted this undermines Poilievre’s efforts to distance himself from Republicans.

Smith’s office later denied asking the U.S. to interfere in Canada’s election, stating she wants tariffs paused to properly renegotiate CUSMA post-election.