US EditionTrump says Canada, U.S. will ‘immediately’ start negotiations over Windsor-Detroit bridge
President Trump demands U.S. ownership of at least half the Gordie Howe Bridge and immediate compensation, citing unfair trade practices by Canada amid escalating tensions.
- 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.
- The government of Canada says it funded the entire project and that ownership will be public and shared by Canada and Michigan, while U.S. market revenues are described as astronomical.
- 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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The American believes that "at least half" of the infrastructure should belong to his country
US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to block the opening of a new bridge connecting the United States and Canada, citing a lack of respect and honesty in the relationship between the Canadian government, amid ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the bridge between Detroit, US, and Windsor, Canada. He cited Canadian ownership of the bridge, the refusal to sell American alcohol in the Canadian province of Ontario, Canadian tariffs on American dairy products, and Canada's trade negotiations with China as reasons for his decision on his Truth Social media account.
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