U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline project is being reconsidered as negotiations between Canada and the United States continue to prevent additional U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Trump made this statement on his Truth Social platform, suggesting a potential revival of the project that was previously halted by President Joe Biden.
In a post on Tuesday, Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting him lifting a large pipeline labeled “KEYSTONE” from a grave, accompanied by American flags and a headstone inscribed with “Buried by Biden.” While Canada has not publicly responded to Trump’s claim regarding the project’s revival, Washington announced a three-day pause on planned 50 percent tariffs on various Canadian goods to facilitate further discussions.
The history of the Keystone XL expansion dates back to its initial proposal in July 2008, during the tenure of former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and outgoing U.S. President George W. Bush. Over the years, the project faced opposition, including protests and legal challenges, leading to rejections and approvals under different administrations.
Following Biden’s revocation of the project’s permit in January 2021, TC Energy terminated the Keystone XL project in June 2021. Subsequently, the company announced plans to seek $15 billion in damages under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Despite these setbacks, in April 2026, Trump signed an order authorizing a new project in collaboration with Bridger Pipeline to transport Canadian oil across the border.
Looking ahead, South Bow, a spin-off from TC Energy, is considering the proposed Prairie Connector pipeline to transport oil from Alberta to Wyoming. As discussions around Keystone XL resurface, Trump’s recent decision to postpone new tariffs on Canadian goods by three days has reignited speculation about the potential revival of the project, with Prime Minister Mark Carney refraining from direct comments on the matter.