{
  "id": 2005575,
  "title": "What is Keystone XL—and why does Trump want to bring it back to life?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/what-is-keystone-xl-and-why-does-trump-want-to-bring-it-back-to-life",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T19:51:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12026857/keystone-xl-pipeline-trump-tariffs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Keystone XL pipeline expansion project has resurfaced as part of trade talks between Canada and the United States, with U.S. President Donald Trump expressing interest in reviving the effort. This comes after Trump granted a cross-border permit to a project that would revive parts of the pipeline in April. The Canadian section of the pipeline is nearly complete, but the U.S. connection remains unfinished. The project, which has faced numerous challenges and political opposition over the years, was initially proposed in 2008 by a joint partnership between TransCanada and ConocoPhillips to bring crude oil from Alberta to refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Despite being rejected by former President Barack Obama in 2015, Trump revived the project in 2017 and granted a presidential permit in 2019. However, former President Joe Biden revoked the permit in January 2021, halting U.S. construction. The Canadian leg of the pipeline has been almost entirely completed, with South Bow Corp., a private-sector company, now managing the existing infrastructure and future proposals. South Bow appears to be supportive of efforts to increase the transportation of Canadian crude oil. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada and the U.S. are moving towards an agreement that preserves Canada's advantage, potentially securing the best terms in key sectors and providing greater certainty in the trading relationship. The Keystone XL pipeline proposal could potentially serve as a cost-effective bargaining piece for Canada in trade negotiations, but its success remains uncertain due to the unpredictable nature of U.S. administrations and the long project timelines.",
  "summary": "U.S. President Donald Trump says he is looking to revive the the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project as part of a pending trade deal with Canada.",
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "What is Keystone XL—and why does Trump want to bring it back to life?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/what-is-keystone-xl-and-why-does-trump-want-to-bring-it-back-to-life",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}