U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that a controversial oil pipeline endeavor is being revitalized amidst ongoing negotiations between Canada and the United States to prevent additional U.S. tariffs on Canadian products. Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform, mentioned the potential revival of the Keystone XL Pipeline, which was previously discontinued by President Joe Biden. He shared an AI-generated image depicting him lifting a significant pipeline labeled “KEYSTONE” from a grave, accompanied by two American flags and a gravestone reading, “Buried by Biden.”

While Trump’s statement on the project’s revival has not been addressed by Canada publicly, Washington announced a temporary halt on planned 50% tariffs on various Canadian goods for three days to facilitate further discussions. This development unfolds as part of the ongoing trade talks between the two nations.

The Keystone XL expansion project has a complex history, with key milestones dating back to its initial proposal in July 2008. The project faced opposition over the years, culminating in President Obama rejecting the pipeline route in 2012. Subsequent developments under the Trump administration, including executive orders and legal challenges, further shaped the project’s trajectory. However, Biden’s presidency led to the revocation of the project’s permit in January 2021, resulting in its termination by TC Energy in June 2021.

Fast forward to 2026, Trump, now serving a second term, has signed an order authorizing a proposed project to transport Canadian oil across the border, aiming to revive parts of the Keystone XL pipeline. This move comes amid efforts to postpone new tariffs on Canadian goods, demonstrating a renewed interest in the project under the current administration.