Carney rejects using energy exports as leverage in U.S. trade talks
Speaking in Red Deer, the prime minister warned that turning energy into a bargaining chip could damage Canada's standing as a dependable supplier.
Why it matters
Alberta's energy sector, a major driver of the province's economy, would be directly affected by any shift in how Canada approaches energy exports during trade negotiations with the U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back Wednesday against calls to use Canadian energy exports as leverage in ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, speaking during a visit to Red Deer.
Carney suggested that if Canada began treating energy shipments as a bargaining tool, it risked undermining its longstanding reputation as a reliable supplier to trading partners, including the U.S.
The comments come amid broader discussions about Canada's negotiating position in trade talks with its largest trading partner, though specific details of the ongoing negotiations were not outlined in the prime minister's remarks.
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