Weaponizing oil against U.S. will go ‘badly’: Heather Exner-Pirot
It could Canada's aspirations of being seen globally as a reliable source of energy
In a debate over potential escalation of trade tensions between Canada and the United States, some Canadian leaders have suggested using energy exports as a bargaining chip. However, Heather Exner-Pirot, a representative from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, has cautioned against the use of oil exports as leverage. Exner-Pirot warns that such a strategy could have detrimental consequences for Canada.
Inflicting economic hardship on the U.S. through targeted actions could backfire, causing harm to Canadian oil producers and disrupting vital supply chains. Additionally, such actions might invite a hostile response from the United States, potentially escalating the conflict. Moreover, Exner-Pirot argues that weaponizing Canada's energy exports could tarnish the country's reputation as a dependable and stable energy supplier on the global stage.
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