In times of crisis the American president orders oil to be released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This was done most recently a few weeks ago, when the White House announced that 50 million barrels would be released.
In time of crisis in Canada the QMSP (Quebec Maple Syrup Producers - same things as OPEC, but for maple syrup) orders releases from their emergency reserves.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59555141
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