Donald Trump says "paused the 50% Tariffs" as a deal may revive Keystone pipeline
“I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL! The great Keystone XL Pipeline, long ago killed by Sleepy Joe Biden, may be awoken from the grave!”
Reported August 19, 2026 by zerohedge.com. Checked word for word against that report.
President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday that he had suspended, for 72 hours, threatened 50% duties on roughly $20 billion in Canadian imports, saying negotiators had reached an agreement subject to paperwork and that the long-stalled Keystone XL pipeline could be revived. The duties, set to take effect the next morning, were among escalating trade actions; Canada had prepared retaliation. The U.S. Trade Representative touted broad market access and economic commitments, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged progress but stressed unfinished work. Analysts and markets remained skeptical absent details. The pause eases immediate North American trade tensions but leaves unresolved disputes over autos, lumber, dairy, and alcohol.
- zerohedge.com ↗︎19 AUG 2026