Alberta, South Korea reach deal to eliminate three per cent tariff on crude exports

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith answers questions at a news conference in Calgary, on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has signed a joint statement with South Korea to waive a three per cent tariff on crude exports from the oil-rich province.

The Alberta government says the agreement will open up more market access for energy producers shipping bitumen from Canada.

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