S8 Ep1002: Conrad Black emphasizes the vital economic ties between the U.S. and Canada, noting Canada provides 25% of U.S. aluminum and 20% of its uranium. He expresses confidence that Prime Minister Mark Carney will build necessary oil pipelines to both coasts to b
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Conrad Black discusses the economic ties between the U.S. and Canada, focusing on aluminum and uranium supplies and the future of oil pipelines under Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Conrad Black emphasizes the vital economic ties between the U.S. and Canada , noting Canada provides 25% of U.S. aluminum and 20% of its uranium. He expresses confidence that Prime Minister Mark Carney will build necessary oil pipelines to both coasts to benefit the Canadian economy, despite opposition from environmental groups and Carney 's own "green instincts." (15) 1521
People in this episode
Guest: Conrad Black
Topics covered
- U.S.-Canada relations
- economics
- oil pipelines
- environmental issues
- politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Canada, U.S., environmental groups
Products: aluminum, uranium
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