Prime Minister Mark Carney cited Canadian natural gas exports to support his claim that "Canada fuels American growth." A top commodities analyst says using natural gas as leverage in the ongoing trade war would have major consequences in both countries.

The recent collapse in trade talks between the U.S. and Canada could result in dire energy-related consequences if cooler heads to not prevail.

Prime Minister Mark Carney cited Canadian natural gas exports to support his claim that "Canada fuels American growth." A top commodities analyst says using natural gas as…