President-elect Donald Trump speaks at meeting of the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. Canada and the U.S. share a history and border but the relationship between the countries is not always cooperative. As Donald Trump prepares his return to the White House, Canadian politicians and experts are watching closely to try and glean what it could mean, especially when it comes to energy.
He has stood out among oil and gas executives for his freewheeling style, and describes himself as a tech nerd. Most drilling decisions are driven by private companies working on land not owned by the federal government.