Reference News Network February 10 report, according to AFP, February 9 report, US President Trump on the 9th threatened to block the opening of a new bridge connecting the United States and Canada, which is a new offensive against Canada. Previously, Trump had hinted that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States.
According to the report, Trump said that the United States should have "at least half" ownership of the ongoing Gordie Howe International Bridge. The bridge connects Ontario, Canada with Michigan, USA.
The $4.7 billion bridge is named after the late Canadian National Hockey League legend Gordie Howe, started construction in 2018, and is scheduled to open later this year.
Trump posted on the "Truth Social" platform: "I will not allow the bridge to open before the United States receives full compensation - including everything we have given to Canada. More importantly, Canada must give the United States the fair treatment and respect it deserves. We will start negotiations immediately."
Trump complained that Canada has complete control over both ends of the bridge, and that "almost no American products" were used during the construction of the bridge.
Trump added: "Worse still, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants to reach an agreement with China - this would devour Canada. We can only get the leftovers! I will not agree."
Translation by Wu Mei
Original: toutiao.com/article/7605099611233796671/
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