Mark Carney reminds Trump that Canada paid for key border bridge US president says he won't open

[Jilly_in_VA]

Mark Carney said he had held a “positive” conversation with Donald Trump after the US leader threatened to block a new key bridge between their two countries, reminding the president that Canada paid for the structure – and that the US shares ownership.

Late on Monday, Trump posted a lengthy message on social media, falsely claiming that the $4.6bn Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, had “virtually no US content”. The bridge is due to open in early 2026.

n his post, Trump had also claimed that Canada owns both ends of the bridge and made a bizarre assertion that increased trade between Canada and China would include a ban on Canadians playing ice hockey.

“Now, the Canadian Government expects me, as President of the United States, to PERMIT them to just ‘take advantage of America!’ What does the United States of America get – Absolutely NOTHING!” he wrote.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday ahead of a flashpoint ice hockey game between the two countries at the Olympics, Carney downplayed Trump’s comments, telling reporters in French the “situation will be resolved”.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/10/trump-canada-windsor-detroit-bridge

I sm so sick of Shitler's bullying and I'm sure everyone else here is too---not to mention the people of Canada!

[JBTaurus83]

1. Dump doesn't care

In fact, he probably takes pleasure. He could make the bridge a complete waste of money for Canada. There is a second bridge in Detroit, the Ambassador bridge, which is privately owned. It’s the only privately owned international crossing in the world.

The Maroun family that owns it are horrible slum lords and fought tooth and nail to prevent the new bridge from being built. Wouldn’t shock me if they are slipping money to Shitler.

[struggle4progress]

2. "I'll let you open it if you add my name to all 6000 Canadian war memorials"