Letter From the Great White North

[RickeyM]

Originally Posted by Rajoo

What should concern the US most about Canada is that any disruption, especially during the winter months to the supply of electricity, oil and gas will have a huge economic impact on the border and Midwestern states. Besides, some of the Midwest refineries can only process Canadian crude. Add in loss of tourism especially from Canada (#1), Europe and perhaps also Mexico (#2), states like Florida is screwed.

My understanding is China and others have or are building the capacity to refine Canadian crude. Canada it seems doesn't take kindly to bullying. Seems that barrel Felon thinks he has them over is more like a bucket.