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Friday's letters: Smith preaches diplomacy, but only with Trump

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Once again, Danielle Smith chooses to retaliate rather than work with the federal government.

Alberta should be a team player, writes M.L. Parrotta , Edmonton .

Asking for tariff exemptions will worsen the trade deficit and lead to higher tariffs on other Canadian goods and services, he writes.

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60

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57

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14

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semi-formal

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English

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49

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not offensive

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not hateful

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not detected

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short-lived

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