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The decision to delay tariffs echoes a broader strategy to assess the mood and readiness of his political counterparts. The reaction from Canadian leaders, many of whom displayed an alarming degree of panic, underscores a chilling reality: Trump's threats were serious, yet could have easily been misjudged as mere bluster. Some provinces, notably Alberta under Premier Danielle Smith, recognized the gravity of the situation and adopted a more cautious, pragmatic stance, advocating for open dialogues with the U.S.