US Energy Secretary: The goal of the United States and Canada is to return to the negotiation table.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright said that after negotiations broke down last week, the goal for the United States and Canada is to return to the negotiating table and strengthen cooperation in oil, natural gas, and critical minerals. Wright said at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers meeting in Toronto that negotiations between the U.S. and Canada have experienced friction "for some important reasons." Last week, U.S. President Trump halted negotiations after Ontario aired an anti-tariff advertisement in the U.S. that referenced a 1987 radio address by former President Reagan. Trump also threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on Canada. Before the breakdown of negotiations, Canadian Prime Minister Kanji had stated that progress had been made between the two countries on steel and aluminum tariffs as well as energy agreements. Kanji also proposed to Trump to restart the "Keystone XL" oil pipeline project. Wright said, "Unfortunately, we have encountered some bumps on the road. I think the goal is to get both sides back together and see cooperation between the U.S. and Canada in critical minerals, oil, and natural gas."