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For the UPSC Prelims, remember these key figures: Canada provides 60% of U.S. crude oil imports (2024), 95% of Canada's crude oil exports go to the U.S. (2024), 22% of China’s rare earth exports went to the U.S. (2024), and 35% of U.S.’s rare earth imports came from China (2024).

Economic leverage is when a country uses its economic strengths to influence another country's actions. In this case, the article discusses whether Canada can use its position as a major oil supplier to the U.S. to gain leverage in trade negotiations. However, Canada's heavy reliance on the U.S. market limits its ability to do so.

Canada's ability to leverage oil exports is limited due to its high dependence on the U.S. market (95% of exports). Diversifying to other markets requires new deals and infrastructure. Geographical constraints and existing pipelines also necessitate U.S. collaboration for transporting oil from western to eastern provinces.

Escalating trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. could lead to increased prices for goods and services, affecting household budgets. Uncertainty in the energy sector could also impact job security in related industries. For example, tariffs threatened by President Trump could increase the cost of Canadian goods for U.S. consumers.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has disrupted global energy markets, leading countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil and gas. This situation demonstrates the challenges and opportunities associated with using energy resources as economic leverage.

The article mentions Donald Trump threatening trade actions against Canada, including stopping the opening of a new bridge and threatening a 100% tariff on Canadian imports. It also mentions Mark Carney negotiating a deal with China to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products.