Affiliate: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

With energy needs projected to grow substantially in the region due in part to the proliferation of data centers and the rise of AI, what is the energy outlook for North America? While Washington has indicated a clear pivot away from sustainable energy sources towards oil and gas, what kind of energy balance are policymakers in Mexico and Canada pursuing? Amidst discussion of possible US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, including significant oil and gas flow, what is the state of energy cooperation among North America’s neighbors? Is there a possibility to forge greater cooperation in pursuit of energy independence or energy dominance?