Oil prices edged lower in early trade as U.S. tariff threats continued to dominate market sentiment. Brent crude and WTI were both down 0.4% to $75.31 and $72.36 a barrel, respectively. The White Hous

Oil prices were held in check on Thursday by threatened U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican crude that could take effect this weekeend. Brent crude futures were up 27 cents at $76.85 a barrel at 11:05 a.

Oil prices fell on Wednesday, following a rise in U.S. crude stockpiles and easing worries over Libyan supply, while focus turned to potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports. Brent crude futures were down 59 cents,