US EditionTrump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening
Trump demands U.S. compensation and at least half ownership of the $4.7 billion Gordie Howe Bridge, linking Windsor and Detroit, citing unfair Canadian trade practices.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump demanded immediate negotiations seeking U.S. ownership of at least one half of the Gordie Howe International Bridge and warned he would block its opening until full compensation.
- Approved in 2013 during former President Barack Obama's administration, the Gordie Howe International Bridge links U.S. I-75 to Canada's Highway 401 and includes a pedestrian and cycling path, scheduled to open this year.
- Posting on Truth Social, Trump said, `As everyone knows, the Country of Canada has treated the United States very unfairly for decades. Now, things are turning around for the U.S.A., and FAST! But imagine, Canada is building a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan`, claiming Canada owns both sides with virtually no U.S. content.
- Citing past grievances, Trump referenced an Obama-era waiver and demanded Prime Minister Mark Carney negotiate, accusing Ottawa of taking advantage of America.
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Trump Threatens To Block Bridge To Canada
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to block a major bridge between Canada and the United States over ownership concerns. The bridge is suspended between Michigan and Ontario, and Trump is demanding ownership of at least half of the crossing. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump said he would not allow the Gordie Howe International Bridge that connects Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, to open until the …
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President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Canada on Monday, threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge unless Canadian officials agree to new trade negotiations with the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump blasted Canada’s trade practices, accusing the country of disrespecting American workers, excluding U.S. goods, and drawing dangerously close to China. “I will not allow this bridge to open unti…
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President Donald Trump threatened to block the opening of a major new bridge linking the United States and Canada, escalating tensions with Washington’s northern neighbor, according to CNN. In a Truth Social post Monday, Trump said he would not allow the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, to open until Canada compensates the U.S. and treats it with what he called “fairness and respect.” pic.twitter.com/oTPthgY…
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