Canada’s oil export future: what’s next?
U.S. tariffs forcing Canada to rethink its oil export strategy
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Jim Mitchell
Director of Oil Trading Analytics

Jim Mitchell
Director of Oil Trading Analytics
Jim has 29 years of commodity market experience in crude oil, refined products, shipping, Natural gas, power and grains.
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With billions of pounds in trade at stake, Canada faces a pivotal moment in its energy export strategy. Shifting tariffs and regulatory pressures are reshaping the competitive landscape, forcing traders to re-evaluate cost structures, logistical efficiency, and market access. As traditional routes become more complex, the ability to pivot and capitalise on emerging opportunities has never been more crucial.
Exclusive video: navigating export routes in a changing market
We take you inside Wood Mackenzie’s Asset Connect and VesselTracker to analyse the most viable export routes and their economic impact. With market conditions evolving rapidly, traders must evaluate shifting trade flows, compare route costs, and seize emerging opportunities.
Asset Connect provides real-time visibility into the movement of crude oil and refined products across the supply chain, helping traders and analysts make faster, data-driven decisions.
In this video, we cover:
- The impact of recent tariff changes on oil exports
- The current state of key pipeline projects
- Alternative routes and their economic viability
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