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Carney hopes an oil pipeline can help Canada fight a trade war

UK · 2026-10-01

Key takeaway

Canada fast-tracks the Pacific Link oil pipeline to diversify oil exports beyond the US.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerCanada fast-tracks the Pacific Link oil pipeline, reducing regulatory delays for Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onNew pipeline capacity enables Canadian oil to reach Asian markets, reducing reliance on US buyers and shifting global trade flows.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youGlobal oil price benchmarks (including Brent) become more volatile as trade flows adjust, impacting input costs for UK SMEs reliant on oil, fuel, or freight.

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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