Trump says he wants Keystone XL Pipeline to be built
The U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, a project that has faced significant opposition from environmentalists and Native American tribes due to concerns over its impact on the environment and local communities. The pipeline's permitting process was halted in 2021 by then-owner TC Energy Corp after former Democratic President Joe Biden revoked a key permit needed for a U.S. stretch of the project. Trump's administration has pledged to offer easy regulatory approvals for the project, which had been stalled due to opposition from various groups.
- The revival of the Keystone XL pipeline highlights the ongoing struggle between economic development and environmental concerns in the United States, particularly under Republican administrations.
- Will the current administration's efforts to expedite the pipeline's construction lead to a reevaluation of the role of fossil fuels in the country's energy mix?