The bridge, almost completed, cost $6.4 billion. Canadian funds (approximately PLN 17 billion) and was financed from Canadian federal funds.
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However, it is to be publicly owned by both Canada and the state of Michigan. Trump criticized the fact that, jIn his opinion, the investment was made “virtually without the participation of the USA” and with the omission of American materials, including steel.
Bridge between Canada and the USA. Donald Trump's tough demands
The American president also referred again to Canada's trade relations with China, claiming that a possible agreement with Beijing would make “Canada will be eaten alive.” “And we'll get the leftovers! I don't think so.” – he wrote.
In the next entry he stated: “NI will not allow this bridge to open until the US receives full compensation for everything we have given them (…) We will start negotiations IMMEDIATELY” He also added that the United States “should own at least half of this asset” because the revenues from cross-border traffic will be “astronomical.”
Canada reacts to Donald Trump's words
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce quickly responded to these words. In an official statement, she said that “regardless of whether the claim turns out to be true, blocking or barricading bridges is a suicidal act.” The Chamber emphasized that such a decision would hit trade and jobs on both sides of the border.
Trump also tried to hold former President Barack Obama responsible for the bridge being built without the use of American steel. Windsor, Ont., Mayor Drew Dilkens called the allegations untrue. “This is just crazy. I really can't believe what I'm reading” – he commented.
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Democrats defend the common project
American politicians from Michigan also spoke. Congresswoman Haley Stevens said that “Trump will stop at nothing to weaken the economy” of her state. She stressed that his trade policies have already raised the cost of living and that the threat of blocking the bridge threatens thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in potential growth. “Canada is our long-time partner. Our industry depends on the Detroit-Windsor Corridor“- she noted.
Debbie Dingell made a similar statement, pointing out that the bridge was built by union workers on both sides of the border and that Canada is a “friend and ally” of the US. She also recalled that it was Ottawa that financed the entire investment.
