Should Canada leverage energy exports to U.S. in trade war?

Canada August 25, 2026 09:03 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly downplays his country's reliance on Canada despite American dependence on Canadian oil. Heather Yourex-West explains how Canada's energy exports could be leveraged if the trade war escalates, and why it's not as simple as turning off the taps.

Should Canada leverage energy exports to U.S. in trade war?

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