Donald Trump Signs Permit For Oil Pipeline From Canada

Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed a permit for the construction of TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone XL oil pipeline, allowing the long-delayed project to move forward despite environmental concerns. In November 2018, US District Court Judge Brian Morris in Montana ruled to halt the construction of the disputed oil pipeline, demanding the energy company complete a supplemental environmental review before advancing the project, reports Xinhua news agency. Trump’s new permit supersedes a March 2017 order, which was invalidated by the Montana judge a few months ago. The President’s new order on Friday is seen as a way to circumvent the Montana judge’s ruling. (IANS)

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