In the face of Trump tariffs, Canada is hoping to reveal its energy prowess, strengthening global alliances and laser focusing on critical minerals extraction and processing.

Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson told CNN on Tuesday his country will respond shortly to any tariffs from the U.S. while also adding Canada was not looking to escalate or provoke trade tensions between the two countries.

Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said tariffs are a “lose, lose proposition” for the U.S. and Canada.