Has anyone commented on Trump’s position that he wants the Canadians to pay 25% on the oil running through the Keystone Pipeline to be paid US government? He uses the reasoning that Canada should be paying the US for use of the govt’s use of eminent domain?
This is similar other infrastructure arrangements within the United States. I have not heard any other politician take this position, it is really interesting. In attempting to pass the Keystone Pipeline, what did the US politicians try to negotiate on our behalf?
He said this 6 months ago. The man is always thinking. OUr politicians thought nothing about this.
Plus... The ARt of the Deal. YOu throw out a ridiculous figure to start with then negotiate.
Has anyone commented on Trump’s position that he wants the Canadians to pay 25% on the oil running through the Keystone Pipeline to be paid US government? He uses the reasoning that Canada should be paying the US for use of the govt’s use of eminent domain?
This is similar other infrastructure arrangements within the United States. I have not heard any other politician take this position, it is really interesting. In attempting to pass the Keystone Pipeline, what did the US politicians try to negotiate on our behalf?
No, it’s not similar to your examples because this is Canadian oil being transported across the USA. The 25% is just a campaign stump negotiating figure so I wouldn’t put much stock it in. Russia pays Ukraine for pipeline transit rights and they are always fighting about it for example.