Reference News Network, February 11 report: According to the CNN website on February 10, Canada built a bridge, but Trump threatened to block the opening of this cross-border bridge, which was fully funded by Canada.
The report said that the new "Gordie Howe International Bridge" connecting Detroit, Michigan, USA, with Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is scheduled to open in early 2026. The construction of this bridge is entirely funded by Canada. After years of waiting for the US to contribute funds, Canada decided to bear all costs alone.
However, Trump said on the "Truth Social" website: "They (Canada) own both the Canadian and American sides of the bridge, and very few American products were used in building the bridge. Barack Obama foolishly gave them an exemption, allowing them to bypass the Buy American Act, using no American products at all, including our steel."
The report stated that this statement is not consistent with the facts. At least according to the 2012 agreement, Canada promised to cover the bridge construction costs and jointly own and regulate it with the state of Michigan, USA. Toll fees will be used for operating expenses, and after recouping the construction cost of 4 to 6 billion dollars, the profits will eventually be shared between the two sides.
The report pointed out that Trump might be creating leverage to force Canada to make concessions. In his post on the social platform, he mentioned that Ontario province is still boycotting American spirits due to Trump's tariff policies, and also mentioned Canada's policies regarding American dairy products. All these issues will be put on the table during the negotiations for a new trade agreement between the US and Canada. (Translated by Wu Mei)
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