Canada’s Oil Offer to U.S. Sparks Trade Talks | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

In a surprising twist from last fall’s White House trade talks, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney reportedly offered the U.S. three to four million extra barrels of oil — a move so eager it reportedly prompted President Trump to cool his team down. With trade talks paused after a fiery Ontario ad, momentum resumed this spring, spotlighting Canada’s western provinces — especially Alberta and Saskatchewan — as key oil suppliers. U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra stressed Canada’s vital role, while Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith underscored the need for seamless trade routes to turn resources…