How significant is cooperation with Canada and Mexico on energy and climate issues?
A3: North America is a well-integrated energy market, and both Canada and Mexico are among top energy trading partners with the United States. Emerging energy and climate policies in each country could affect the efficiency of this market and raise costs to consumers if the proper steps are not taken to manage these unintended consequences. The three countries have long held regular meetings to discuss a variety of energy topics and engage in joint collaboration on energy technology development and demonstration. Many North America watchers are looking to this meeting to see how the three leaders can chart a new direction for North American cooperation on issues of common concern. As each country grapples with how to make the transition to a low carbon economy, these discussions and cooperation are important to maintaining progress on energy integration, technology development and deployment, and outreach to the private sector, all of which will be important to achieving these common g
