[Olog-hai]

International trade per se is how the world works. That kind of trade being subject to the whims of authoritarian governments—by free countries trading with them—is what is a bad idea. World War II got delayed because of so many people wanting the trade to keep going on.

[caveat emptor]

That kind of trade being subject to the whims of authoritarian governments—by free countries trading with them—is what is a bad idea.

If you're very concerned about "that kind of trade" you're SOL, or perhaps haven't been paying attention to regular FR threads about it.

Regarding energy in particular, I'm sure Canada would rather deal with the US. You'll have to take that up with the Current Resident - oh wait, the US is already subject to the whims of The Won and his minions.