Trump Made Canada Blink – and Keystone XL May Rise From the Dead
Less than two hours before 50 percent tariffs were set to take effect on nearly $20 billion in Canadian imports, Canada blinked. Trump pushed the deadline back three days while the paperwork is finalized. He declared “a DEAL” and dropped the line that should have every environmentalist reaching for their fainting couch: “The great Keystone XL Pipeline, long ago killed by Sleepy Joe Biden, may be awoken from the grave!”
This is how the tariff strategy is supposed to work — and it worked. Canada spent months retaliating against American liquor producers, pulling U.S. bottles from provincial store shelves while continuing to sell competing products from other countries.
It maintained dairy quotas that blocked American cheese. It imposed vehicle tariffs on American automobiles and auto parts. The Biden administration’s response to all of this was — as with most things — to accept the unfair treatment and call it diplomacy.
Trump’s response was Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. No president had ever actually used this provision before — it allows duties up to 50 percent on any country found to be discriminating against American commerce. Trump pulled it off the shelf, aimed it at Canada, set a midnight deadline, and watched Prime Minister Mark Carney suddenly discover he was interested in talking.
The deal, as Trump described it, covers more access for American goods, economic security measures, digital trade rules, and protections for American workers. Canada has until 12:01 AM Saturday to deliver. If it doesn’t, the tariffs snap back automatically. Trump doesn’t have to do a thing.
That last detail is the one critics of the tariff strategy never want to acknowledge. Trump doesn’t need to hold his position indefinitely. He just needs to be credible about it long enough for the other side to calculate that the cost of continued defiance exceeds the cost of making a deal. Canada made that calculation Tuesday night with two hours to spare.
Keystone XL is the prize that makes this deal historic if it holds. One of the left’s most celebrated environmental victories — canceled by Biden on his first day in office, killing thousands of American and Canadian jobs and eliminating a pipeline that would have delivered Canadian oil to American refineries with a smaller environmental footprint than the alternatives — potentially back on the table as part of a trade settlement.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has said his province will end its American liquor ban if Canada gets a fair deal. Canada’s provinces control liquor sales, which means Carney needs provincial cooperation to actually deliver what he’s promising.
Three days. The clock is running. The tariffs are ready to snap back if Canada doesn’t perform. But for now: Canada blinked. Keystone may live. And a law sitting on a shelf since 1930 just did what no previous president was willing to make it do.
That’s leverage. That’s how America First actually works.
Shocking 'truth' behind Prince Harry's decision to quit major role
Prince Harry should have "resigned in disgrace" from the board of a controversial African wildlife charity, a commentator says. James Walker makes the bombshell remark in Wednesday's episode of this publication's podcast, Daily Expresso.
He and the show's host, JJ Anisiobi, delve into the Duke of Sussex's dramatic decision to step down from African Parks. James, commenting on the controversy, said: "When you hear about this stuff and how long it's been going on for, you should be resigning in disgrace. [Harry] should be saying: 'I'm not touching that with a barge pole. That is a failed entity. We're going nowhere near it'.
"But no. He's still saying he's going to 'support their mission'. And again this Caroline Pearce, executive director of Survival International, goes on to say: 'His departure doesn't undo that record'.
"She alleged that African Parks was aware of the abuses for years, but it was only after Survival complained to Harry that the charity finally commissioned an investigation."
James added: "Well, she's got a point."
It emerged on Monday (August 24) that Harry was no longer a board member of the wildlife charity.
The conservation organisation has admitted that human rights abuses were committed by its rangers against members of the semi-nomadic Baka group in Congo-Brazzaville.
African Parks has said since that it has improved its safeguarding processes both in the Odzala-Kokoua National Park and institutionally.
Its admission followed an independent human rights investigation into allegations guards managed and paid by the charity had beaten, raped and tortured indigenous people in Odzala-Kokoua National Park.
Harry was president of the charity for six years before he became a member of its board of directors in 2023.
A spokesman for the Duke said he remains an active and avid supporter of African Parks. He added: "The Duke is proud of his 10 years with African Parks and fully supports the ongoing strengthening of its board.
"His commitment to conservation in Africa continues and he remains a supporter of African Parks’ mission."
Human rights organisation, Survival International, said it had been calling on Harry to step down from African Parks for years.
The group's director, Caroline Pearce, said in a statement: "It’s outrageous that for 10 years Prince Harry has served African Parks while the organisation has been responsible for abuse and violence against Indigenous people.
"His departure doesn't undo that record — African Parks itself must now be held accountable, and must abandon this model of fortress conservation for good."
Survival International said indigenous peoples know how best to manage their land and the idea outsiders know better is racist and colonial.
Iran TV Airs Sick Threat Against Barron Trump, Reports of $10M Bounty
Iranian state media aired an insane video about killing Barron Trump, along with reporting a $10 million bounty on his head ... and it's sure to get President Donald Trump's attention.
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Video: Iran TV Broadcasts Disturbing Threat Against Barron Trump, Reports $10M Bounty
The "Where to kill Barron Trump" clip says Barron's movements are being "fully monitored" while he's attending New York University ... and claims Barron's accounts for Xbox and Discord have been hacked.
The video goes into depth about what Barron wears ... and what his bodyguards wear. It also alleges his travel habits.
Per reports, the f-ed-up video is tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ... and it's a big-time escalation in the threats coming out of Iran toward Trump as the war rages on.
The chilling video aired amid Trump ratcheting up pressure on Iran to finally crack ... his latest measure, dubbed "economic D-Day,” is meant to cripple Iran's economy.
The video might just be a BS scary tactic ... but it's still pretty freaking unnerving for the 20-year-old college student.
Chaos around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future as ‘six month plan’ revealed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are just days away from relocating back to Britain with their children.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be relocating back to the UK in a matter of days, however, they may not actually be staying here permanently. Just last week, it was reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, alongside their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will be moving back to Britain.
It was reported that the children had already been enrolled on British schools, with the exact name and location of the school not revealed. It was also reported that the family would live in a private, non-royal residence, with the location kept private for security reasons. The motive behind the move was not reported.
While many think this means the Sussex family will be back in the UK - the country they once criticised very publicly - someone close to the couple has revealed that it could actually only be temporary.
The source told The Times: “It’ll be an extended period of time — it could be six months, it could be a year, it could be more — I don’t think even they know yet.
“They might suddenly go: ‘Why don’t we try Canada for a while? Why don’t we try Australia?’ It’s one of the great things about being private individuals [that they can live where they choose].”
The family has spent the last six years living in Montecito, California (Image: Instagram / @meghan)
Harry and Meghan themselves have not released a statement on their upcoming move back to Harry’s home country.
Rumours have been swirling about why they are relocating, with some people believing it is due to Harry’s desire to be close to King Charles.
Other reports suggest that Meghan has been offered an acting role based in Britain, although there is no official confirmation.
The family are reportedly set to fly over from California before the end of August, allowing the children to settle before they start at their new school. It has been reported that the family will keep their Montecito home in America, and their Portugal holiday home. It has also been reported that the family's chickens will stay at the Montecito home, while the family's two dogs are expected to fly over to the UK with them.
