# Danielle Smith pushes to accelerate West Coast oil pipeline as Trump touts Venezuela deal

https://mins.news/en/video/41105

- Global News, 2026-09-01 23:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_a-FuSsIxc

> Alberta Premier Danielle Smith again urged Canada to speed up plans for a West Coast oil pipeline, days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an oil deal with Venezuela. Because the United States is Canada’s largest crude-oil customer, Smith said the pipeline and other future routes would help Canada expand into Asian and European markets and address the potential loss of American business.

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