Alberta Bolsters Canada-Mexico Energy Ties as Trump Upends Trade

Alberta's Premier visited Mexico to strengthen energy ties between Canada and Mexico, amid uncertainties surrounding the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) under the Trump administration. The visit aimed to promote energy projects and investment opportunities, as Alberta is Canada's main oil-producing province. This comes at a time when the future of NAFTA, which has greatly benefited the energy sector in North America, is in flux due to the Trump administration's pressure to renegotiate the trade deal. The Premier's trip to Mexico underscores Alberta's effort to diversify its energy exports and partnerships, as the province seeks to reduce its reliance on the United States, its largest customer. The visit also signals Canada's broader strategy to strengthen ties with Latin America, in light of the potential changes to NAFTA and the uncertainty surrounding the US administration's trade policies.