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Varcoe: Alberta premier 'not worried' about U.S. tariffs on energy, heading to Trump's inauguration

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Alberta becomes first foreign jurisdiction to join the Governors’ Coalition for Energy Security .

Alberta is the largest foreign energy provider to the U.S. , supplying 60 per cent of American oil imports last year .

Alberta 's premier Danielle Smith says she's prepared to spend a few days in Washington , D.C. , during the inauguration.

Business groups and think-tanks are preparing for the new Trump administration and upcoming review of the free-trade deal.

Alberta group is touting harmonized trade regulations and identifying key priority areas in the upcoming discussions.

Canada will face a challenge to avoid the pain of possible protectionism imposed by its largest trading partner.

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