President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would block the opening of a new bridge connecting the United States and Canada. He stated that the US should own 'at least half' of the infrastructure and would not allow the bridge's inauguration until the US is fully compensated for past contributions. Trump's comments were made on his social media platform, Truth Social, reflecting his ongoing grievances about America's relationship with Canada.

In his statement, Trump accused Canada of treating the US unfairly for decades and implied that Canada is attempting to take advantage of the United States economically. He also mentioned that Canada had boycotted American products and criticized its economic ties with China. Trump went so far as to suggest, without evidence, that China intends to eliminate ice hockey in Canada, further emphasizing his view of the situation as a threat to American interests.

This announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between the two nations, particularly in trade and economic relations. Trump's stance appears to be part of a broader narrative that frames America's relationship with its neighbors in a zero-sum context, where any benefit to Canada is viewed as a loss for the US. This rhetoric not only raises questions about future infrastructure projects but also signals a potentially more confrontational approach to international relations under Trump's leadership, should he return to power.