Canada Emphasizes Oil Trade With U.S. Ahead of Officials' Washington Talks

Canada's trade minister Dominic LeBlanc met with oil and gas industry leaders ahead of upcoming talks with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Girard in Washington, with his office emphasizing the importance of maintaining an integrated North American energy market.

The discussions focused on preserving close energy ties that support employment, economic growth, and energy security on both sides of the border. Industry participants outlined priorities for the upcoming U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review, citing opportunities to strengthen North American competitiveness through deepened energy partnership.