US President Donald Trump has paused tariffs against Canada at the 11th hour, just before they were set to take effect on Wednesday, August 19. The pause lasts for three days, subject to the finalization of documents around the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Trump Announces Deal on Truth Social
In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump wrote: "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!"
He added: "The great Keystone XL Pipeline, long ago killed by Sleepy Joe Biden, may be awoken from the grave! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"
AI-Generated Image and Pipeline Background
The US leader subsequently shared what appeared to be an AI-generated image of him hauling a pipe from the ground. On the ground sits a tombstone that reads: "BURIED BY BIDEN".
The Keystone XL pipeline was a planned 1,200-mile project intended to move up to 830,000 barrels of crude oil from Alberta, Canada, to Nebraska, US, per day. It has been a focal point in North American politics and environmental debates.
