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Canada’s Oil Offer and U.S. Trade Push | Edmonton News
In a surprising twist during fall trade talks at the White House, Canada’s PM Mark Carney reportedly offered 3-4 million extra barrels of oil to the U.S., sparking excitement — so much so that Trump had to cool his team down. The offer, framed as part of a preliminary deal, fizzled after an Ontario ad criticizing U.S. tariffs derailed negotiations. Talks resumed this spring with new leadership, as the U.S. eyes western Canada — especially Alberta and Saskatchewan — for more oil. Canada already supplies 4.5 million barrels daily, or 65% of U.S. imports, but Alberta’s premier warns resources…
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