Trade Zone: Washington’s Heavy-Oil Dilemma

December 08, 2025 | Brian Moore


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Despite efforts to reshape U.S. supply chains, Washington remains structurally dependent on two things it cannot easily substitute: Canadian heavy crude and Chinese rare earths. Our Energy Policy Lead Shaz Merwat explores how these twin constraints limit U.S. leverage and elevate the importance of stable, long-term supply partners.

 

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