Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has released details on her five-day trip to Washington, which includes meeting with governors and industry leaders and attending President-elect Donald Trumpâs inauguration.
Her trip comes amid Trumpâs assertion that he will impose tariffs on Canadian products as soon as heâs sworn in as president unless Canada takes action to stop the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the United States through the border.
An itinerary released on Jan. 17 outlines Smithâs activities during her time in the U.S. capital.
Smith will be attending a Republican Governorsâ Association event and reception, meet with energy sector leaders, and participate in a roundtable discussion in an effort to build relationships and connections to âlay the groundwork for collaborationâ with Trumpâs administration, according to the news release.
Alberta exports about US$100 billion in energy to the United States, which is upgraded to US$300 billion in value-added products at U.S. refineries âand then sold by American companies all over the world,â according to the release.
âGiven the serious threats of tariffs, it is imperative that we do everything we can to engage directly with the incoming administration, members of Congress and key officials to emphasize Albertaâs critical role in North American energy security and economic prosperity,â Smith said.
The United States is Albertaâs largest trading partner, and the second-largest provincial exporter to the country, the release said. In 2023, Alberta exports to the United States were US$115.58 billionâabout 90 percent of total provincial exports for that year.
âIn all my meetings and events in Washington, D.C. I will work to ensure Alberta is recognized as a partner of choice for establishing North American energy security, to reinforce our century-long friendship and to further solidify our trade relationship that greatly benefits both Americans and Canadians,â Smith said. Itinerary Smith is set to travel to Washington on Jan. 18 and attend an event hosted by Florida where she can engage with U.S. decision-makers.
On Jan. 19, the schedule says Smith will meet with energy sector leaders, and attend an event hosted by the Texas State Society.
Smith will attend the presidential inauguration at Capital Hill on Jan. 20, followed up by an event at the Canadian Embassy. She is also scheduled to attend a Republican Governorsâ Association event and evening reception.
A roundtable discussion and meeting with U.S. governors and industry leaders is scheduled for Jan. 21.
Smith is booked to meet with U.S. decision-makers and elected officials on Jan. 22. She will attend a networking even on solutions for responsible energy development.
She will head back to Alberta on Jan. 23. Canada Prepares for Tariffs In late November, Trump said he would impose 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian imports to the United States, starting on his first day in office.
On Jan. 15, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers held a meeting where they discussed a plan to respond if Trump follows through with his threat of tariffs.
After their meeting, Trudeau and the premiers issued a joint statement committing to a collaborative approach and âa full range of measuresâ in response to potential U.S. tariffs. However, Smith did not sign the joint statement with other premiers, saying she would not support withholding energy exports to the United States.
The joint statement outlined some actions that have already been taken to strengthen border security and curb the flow of illicit drugs.
It also said federal government is prepared to respond to U.S. tariffs with retaliatory tariffs.
Several officials have already visited Washington and met with Trump, including Smith who visited the president-elect at his Mar-a Largo home on Jan. 11 and 12.
Trudeau also visited the president-elect in November shortly after Trump announced his plans for tariffs.
Foreign Affairs Minister MĂ©lanie Joly wrapped up a visit to Washington this week.
A delegation of Canadian premiers is scheduled to visit Washington on Feb. 12 to discuss trade issues.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5mR_4AKcpo
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Watch full episodes of âKnowing Brosâ with subtitles on Viki below:
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On January 18, the popular variety show aired a sneak peek of its upcoming Lunar New Year special, which will feature three celebrity family duos as guests. KISS OF LIFEâs Belle and STAYCâs Sieun will appear together with their respective fathers Shim Sin and Park Nam Jung, both of whom are legendary singers in Korea. Sisters BIBI and tripleSâs NaKyoung will also be guesting on the show together.
In the newly released preview, Sieun dances with Park Nam Jung to his iconic hit âDreaming of You,â which is famous for its choreography. Meanwhile, Shim Sin sings KISS OF LIFEâs hit song âStickyâ together in a special duet with Belle.
After BIBI enviously says she wishes she were Park Nam Jungâs or Shim Sinâs daughter, she remarks that she and sister NaKyoung didnât fight much while they were growing up. However, NaKyoung swiftly begs to differ, insisting they fought a lot. Later, the two siblings playfully sing Block Bâs âNillili Mamboâ together.
The guests and âKnowing Brosâ cast members then don hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) to play a guessing game together. When Sieun argues with her dad over a story about an amusement park trip, Lee Sang Minâwho doesnât have children of his ownâwoefully shares, âI want to argue with my daughter too.â
Finally, the preview ends with a brief glimpse of Sieun and Park Nam Jung performing âA Whole New Worldâ from the âAladdinâ soundtrack together.
Check out the full preview below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5mR_4AKcpo
âKnowing Brosâ airs on Saturdays at 8:50 p.m. KST.
Watch full episodes of âKnowing Brosâ with subtitles on Viki below:
[viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/tv/36478c-ask-us-anything?locale=en]
Or watch BIBI in her film âHopelessâ below!
[viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/movies/40648c-hopeless]
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