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- Alberta will launch a "Buy Alberta" campaign, led by Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson, in response to the trade war launched by US President Donald Trump. The initiative aims to encourage Albertans to support local farmers, ranchers, and agri-food businesses by making it easier to identify Alberta-made products in stores. Sigurdson emphasized the importance of maintaining strong trade ties with the US, highlighting the mutual benefits of agricultural trade. Alberta’s agri-food exports were valued at $17.9 billion in 2023, with nearly half going to the US. The campaign is expected to launch in the coming weeks.
- Premier Danielle Smith says the Province is working on a deal to send its stock of children's pain medication to Ukraine. The opposition NDP criticized the plan, suggesting the medication could further harm vulnerable children in Ukraine. The Province had paid $70 million for the medication in 2022, during a nationwide shortage.
- Alberta ranchers are deeply concerned about the impact of potential US tariffs on their industry, with a 25% levy on beef exports threatening their bottom line. While President Trump has delayed some tariffs until April 2nd, uncertainty remains. Ranchers worry about declining commodity prices and rising costs, though some have seen increased demand for direct-to-consumer sales. Industry leaders are calling for expanded government support, improved processing capacity, and access to international markets to reduce reliance on US trade.