Trumps new energy council could mean trade opportunity for Canada: experts – National [Video]

As Donald Trump builds his new energy-focused administration, experts say it could open opportunities for Canada to expand the two countries’ long-standing partnership amid threats of widespread tariffs from the president-elect.

Trump announced Friday that he would create a National Energy Council to establish U.S. “energy dominance” around the world. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will be at the helm, while also heading the Interior Department.

“If I were any western Canadian premier, I would probably be quite happy … and anticipating great possibilities for trade and co-operation,” said Eric Miller, president of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group, a cross-border consultancy focused on trade, supply chains and government affairs.

Burgum’s new role will oversee a panel that crosses all executive branch agencies involved with energy, including permits, production, regulation and transportation.

“This Council will oversee the path to U.S. ENERGY DOMINANCE by cutting red tape, enhancing private sector investments across all …