Premier Danielle Smith was slagged all over national media Wednesday. They had her down as the next thing to a traitor for refusing to sign a first ministers’ communique, and vowing never to accept an export tax on oil and gas.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday the country's leaders must put Canada first and forcefully hit back against president-elect Donald Trump if he goes ahead with punishing tariffs on all of our goods while also singling out Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for her reluctance to go all-in on retaliation.

As hawkish as Danielle Smith is perceived to be on these matters, it’s hard to imagine any Alberta premier even considering signing on to a potentially devastating export tax on the oil and gas industry — one imposed by Justin Trudeau, no less.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford sent a clear message to Donald Trump at the premier’s meeting, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith skipped the meeting and refused to join a unified response.

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith understands why Canada's political leaders need to be united in the face of U.S ...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith didn’t try to disguise her joy ... are the words of people like Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who has said the U.S. should expect a fierce, no-holds-barred response ...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who attended the news conference virtually, refused to sign a joint communique and instead issued a blistering statement online. Smith said that there was a constructive discussion at the meeting, but she can’t back everything that is being discussed.

Premier Danielle Smith draws a line in the sand. The lady’s not for turning, echoing the words of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, a leader Smith very much admires. Alberta now has their Iron Lady.

Trudeau blasted Smith, reminding her that the federal government bought the Trans Mountain pipeline, which now has a C$34.5 billion price tag, giving Alberta its only route to export oil from Canada’s Pacific coast.

Their firm disagreements on how to deal with Trump's trade ideas are rooted in their backgrounds, and in their backyards.

Alberta is refusing to sign on to a joint statement from all other premiers and the prime minister on the plan to respond to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s potential tariffs on Canadian goods. The decision from Premier Danielle Smith comes after a first ministers meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday that was aimed at showing a

OTTAWA - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith understands why Canada’s political leaders need to be united in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat ...