A drought has forced Canada, which traditionally relies on hydroelectric energy for 60% of its total electricity, to reverse its energy trading relationship with the United States. Not only has Canada cut the amount of energy it sends to the US, but U.S. energy exports to Canada have outpaced its imports. In March, the amount of energy the US sent to Canada reached its highest level since 2010, marking a major change in the relationship between the two countries. America has historically depended on Canadian energy, with Canada exporting more energy to the US than any other country, including Saudi Arabia in its heyday. Now, the US may be unable to rely on cheap energy from the friendly next-door neighbor.
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