Trump threatens to block new bridge in latest tirade against Canada

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Robert Mackey and agenciesFebruary 10, 2026 at 03:15 AM

Read Original Article

AI Summary

medium article 3 min

Donald Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.6 billion project connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario. This threat comes as Democrats prepare to vote on Trump's tariffs on Canada. Trump falsely claimed Canada has treated the U.S. unfairly for decades and that increased trade between Canada and China would ban Canadians from playing ice hockey. He blamed Barack Obama for approving the bridge, despite having endorsed it himself in 2017. Construction on the bridge began in 2018 and is nearing completion, with the U.S. Homeland Security Department recently designating it as an official port of entry. Trump's anger appears to stem from Canada's closer trade relationship with China.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Gordie Howe International Bridge ×230% Justin Trudeau 40% Barack Obama 50% China ×260% United States ×370% Canada ×480% Donald Trump ×5100%

Keywords

us-canada relations 90% trade dispute 80% donald trump 80% gordie howe international bridge 70% tariffs 60% trade relations 50% china 50% barack obama 40%