Report: China Becomes Trans Mountain Pipeline’s Biggest Customer

Canadian Oil Flows Shift East: China Surpasses the U.S in Trans Mountain Pipeline Imports

Canadian Oil Flows Shift East: China Surpasses the U.S in Trans Mountain Pipeline Imports Daniel Onyango Mon, 05/19/2025 - 13:46 China has emerged as the primary buyer of Canadian crude shipped through the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline, surpassing the United States, according to ship tracking data. This marks a significant shift in oil flows influenced by the U.S.'s recent trade policies, characterized by President Donald Trump’s new tariffs…

Reuters: with US trade war, China now top buyer for Canadian crude on Trans Mountain pipeline

Reuters has reported that China has emerged as the top customer for Canadian oil shipped on the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline, which ship tracking data showed, as a US trade war has shifted crude flows in the year since the pipeline started operating.

Report: China Becomes Trans Mountain Pipeline’s Biggest Customer

Prior to the ongoing trade disputes, the U.S. accounted for 50% of crude traffic on Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline.