Notley in Washington D.C. this week to talk trade
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is in Washington D.C. this week to speak about the importance of cross-border trade.
The premier plans to meet with political and industry leaders, as well as Canadian embassy officials and think tank members, according to a provincial news release.
Notley said in a news conference earlier this month she is hoping to get clarity on the Trump administrations plans for trade while also reiterating how beneficial Alberta’s economy is to the U.S.
Last year, trade between Alberta and the U.S. totalled more than $84.4 billion, with $68 billion worth of goods exported from Alberta to the United States. Alberta imports from the U.S. totalled $16.4 billion, approximately two thirds of Alberta’s total international imports, according to the release.