Pierre Poilievre Makes Energy Pitch to Former US President Donald Trump in Promising Deal for Canada

Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has taken a bold step to address the ongoing trade tensions with the United States. In an effort to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on Canadian energy exports, Poilievre has appealed directly to President Joe Biden to reconsider his stance on Canadian energy projects.

The Problem: A Trade Surplus Driven by Commodity Exports

Canada’s trade surplus with the US is primarily driven by the sale of commodities such as oil and natural gas. While this may seem like a windfall for Canada, Poilievre argues that it is actually a result of Canada’s lack of alternatives for exporting its resources.

Poilievre’s Solution: Expedite Resource Project Approvals

To address the trade surplus issue, Poilievre proposes accelerating resource project approvals in provinces such as Alberta and Saskatchewan. By doing so, Canada can increase its energy exports to the US and reduce its reliance on a single pipeline that currently dominates oil exports.

A "Great Deal" for Both Countries?

Poilievre believes that by ramping up Canadian energy exports, both countries can benefit from increased economic growth and job creation. He also suggests investing in Arctic security using the gains from his energy-exporting strategy, addressing US concerns about border trafficking and military spending.

A Message to Trump: Don’t Block Underpriced Canadian Energy

In an appeal to President Biden, Poilievre urges him not to block underpriced Canadian energy exports. Instead, he suggests reviving the Keystone XL pipeline project, which would transport some 800,000 barrels of oil per day from Alberta’s oilsands to southeast Nebraska.

Consequences of Blocking Canadian Energy Exports

If Trump were to block Canadian energy exports immediately, Poilievre warns that American workers at refineries could lose their jobs and consumers would face higher prices. He argues that Canada should focus on extracting critical minerals and other resources that can benefit both countries.

Poilievre’s Talks with Provincial Leaders

The Conservative leader has already begun talks with the leaders of Alberta and Saskatchewan, urging them to be ready to expedite resource project approvals if he becomes Prime Minister.

Conclusion: A "Great Deal" for Both Countries?

Pierre Poilievre’s approach to addressing trade tensions with the US may seem counterintuitive at first glance. However, by increasing Canadian energy exports and investing in Arctic security, both countries can benefit from increased economic growth and job creation. Whether Trump will take Poilievre’s message seriously remains to be seen.

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