Alberta oil industry, experts react to threat of 10% tariff on Canadian oil | CBC News
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U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed 10% tariff on Canadian oil raises concerns among Alberta oil patch professionals, who warn it may hurt both Canadian and American consumers. Canada is a critical supplier, providing 60% of U.S. crude oil imports in 2022. Premier Danielle Smith's office stressed the potential negative consequences of such tariffs, while Richard Masson noted that despite being a smaller rate than anticipated, it still complicates the integrated energy relationship between the two nations and introduces uncertainties regarding its impact.
Alberta oil patch professionals assert that Trump's proposed 10% tariff on oil from Canada suggests broader negative implications for the industry and American consumers.
According to Richard Masson, a tariff on oil imports from Canada, while lesser than expected, highlights intricate ties between the U.S. and Canadian energy sectors.
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