Canada urges clear communication on oil trade with U.S. as Trump considers tariffs

Canada's Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson emphasized the need to communicate the importance of Canadian oil to the U.S. amid President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariff on imports from Canada. Wilkinson noted that tariffs could harm both countries, as the U.S. relies heavily on Canadian energy, including oil, uranium, and hydro exports. With Trump's inauguration approaching, Canada aims to engage in discussions to highlight the mutual benefits of their energy trade. Canada is the fourth-largest oil producer globally, with most of its crude exports going to the U.S.