Trump says Keystone XL could be revived as U.S. pauses Canada tariffs
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the Keystone XL pipeline might be resurrected, coinciding with a three-day delay on new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
Donald Trump used his Truth Social account to claim that the Keystone XL oil pipeline, halted under the previous administration, may be revived, posting an AI-created picture of himself lifting the pipeline out of a grave. The comment arrived as the United States announced a three-day suspension of proposed 50% tariffs on numerous Canadian products to facilitate ongoing trade talks. No comment has been provided by Canadian officials regarding the revival claim.
The article recaps the pipeline’s history, from its 2008 inception under Stephen Harper and George W. Bush, through multiple approvals, reroutes, legal challenges, and the 2021 termination by TC Energy. Recent developments include a 2025 Trump call for immediate construction, a 2026 order authorizing a new cross-border oil project using some existing pipe, and a settlement over a 2022 spill. The timeline highlights the project's contentious legacy and its potential reemergence amid current U.S.-Canada trade negotiations.
Why it matters
The claim signals possible renewed U.S. support for a controversial pipeline, affecting North American energy trade and environmental debates.
How this story developed
- Aug 11 Canadian trade minister meets U.S. counterpart again as tariff deadline looms
- Aug 17 Canadian trade officials, including Dominic LeBlanc and Janice Charette, are meeting U.S. counterparts in Washington to avoid the tariffs. President Donald Trump has threatened a 50% levy on items ranging from alcohol to hockey sticks, invoking Section 338 of the Smoot-Hawley Act. Canada also seeks relief from Section 232 duties on autos, lumber, steel and aluminum. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce warned that higher tariffs would harm both economies, while the Canadian Labour Congress urged a fair agreement for workers.
- Aug 18 Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will speak with President Trump before the tariff deadline.
- Aug 19 Trump announced a three‑day suspension of the 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
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