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Trump covets the Keystone XL pipeline because its path runs through key U.S. midterm election races

It’s no great surprise that Donald Trump is talking now about the “concept” of a trade deal with Canada and the rebirth of the cross-border Keystone XL pipeline.

Even though Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed he had a ”good conversation” with his American counterpart, it’s no indication that we’re any closer to an agreement over tariffs, automobile production and dueling liquor bans. Nor does it signal an imminent increase in the southbound flow of Alberta oil.

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