Summary
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump recently talked about possibly reviving the Keystone XL oil pipeline. They also discussed trade issues, especially around US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Both leaders agreed to continue these talks.
Key Facts
- Prime Minister Mark Carney met with President Donald Trump in Washington.
- They discussed reviving the Keystone XL pipeline, a project to transport oil from Canada to the US.
- The project was originally approved in 2010 but faced opposition and was blocked by previous U.S. administrations.
- Trump showed interest in restarting the project, but the company involved previously, TC Energy, said it has moved on.
- The Keystone XL pipeline was intended to carry 830,000 barrels of oil a day.
- Canada faces US tariffs on steel, aluminum, and vehicles, which are impacting trade.
- Alberta invested heavily in the project, and its cancellation led to significant financial losses.
- Discussions on the pipeline and trade were described as ongoing, with both sides planning to talk more in the future.
