Energy As Leverage: A Canadian Conundrum Prime Minister Mark Carney's statement that Canada doesn't see value in using energy exports as leverage in trade talks with the US has sparked a mix of reactions.
Tensions between Ottawa and Washington are running high, with new tariffs looming on Canadian goods. Carney's stance marks a departure from some of his provincial counterparts, particularly Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
Ford has been vocal about using energy exports as a bargaining chip, saying "we could dismantle the U. S. if we wanted to. " However, this hyperbolic statement is not reassuring for Canada's trading partners.