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Varcoe: Trump wants Keystone XL revived, Canada wants lower tariffs – and a trade deal looms

Keystone XL resurrection talk comes as Alberta and Canada propose new oil pipeline to the West Coast

It’s like a big neon sign flashing on top of Trump Tower: the U.S. president still wants Keystone XL to be built.

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On Tuesday night, U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media his government reached a new trade deal with Canada – shortly before new 50 per cent American tariffs were set to hit some Canadian exports. He also took the time to mention that the Keystone XL pipeline project “may be awoken from the grave!”

This is not a surprise. But if the talk helps to unlock a trade deal, so much the better.

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