Alberta Premier Danielle Smith launched her own salvoes Wednesday in the looming trade war with the U.S. The government, agencies, school boards, Crown corporations and municipalities have been directed to not buy and goods or services from U.S. companies.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to speak today about her province’s response to U.S. tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday slapped sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports and a 10 per cent levy on energy products.