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The bridge, still under construction over the Detroit River, is intended to connect the American city of Detroit and the Canadian city of Windsor.
Donald Trump threatened Monday to block a bridge project between the United States and Canada.
AFPFormer U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to halt construction of a new international bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, demanding the United States receive a significant stake in the project. The escalating rhetoric highlights ongoing tensions in the U.S.-Canada relationship.
“I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is compensated for all that we have given them, and also until Canada treats the United States fairly and justly as we deserve,” Trump wrote in a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform on Monday.
“We will commence negotiations, IMMEDIATELY,” he added.
“With all that we have given them, we should perhaps own at least half of this asset,” Trump also stated.
The bridge, currently under construction over the Detroit River, is designed to link Detroit and Windsor.
Construction began in 2018, with a total cost of CAD $6.4 billion (approximately €4 billion), and is slated for completion in 2026.
According to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, Canada is fully funding the bridge, which will be jointly owned by Canada and the state of Michigan. It is to be named after Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe.
In addition to the bridge dispute, Trump criticized Canada’s growing ties with China, claiming Beijing “will eat Canada alive.”
Trump also took aim at former U.S. President Barack Obama, who initially authorized the bridge project.
Since returning to office, the former president has repeatedly made hostile statements toward Canada, including trade and economic attacks, and has even suggested on multiple occasions that Canada should become the 51st U.S. State.
He recently threatened the country with “100%” tariffs if it reaches a trade agreement with China and stated the U.S. Would revoke certification of aircraft manufactured in Canada, particularly Bombardier jets.
In mid-January, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced agreements with China regarding reciprocal tariffs and the import of electric vehicles during a visit to Beijing, hailed as the start of a new partnership after years of strained relations.
(afp)
