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politics24 days ago•324 min saved

Trump vows to block Gordie Howe Bridge opening amid Canada dispute

President Donald Trump said on Truth Social he would not allow the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor to open until the U.S. is fully compensated and Canada treats the United States with fairness, as construction nears completion. The roughly $4+ billion bridge is funded by Canada and jointly owned by Canada and Michigan; Trump also claimed Canada controls both sides of the project, a claim Windsor officials and others dispute. The comments come amid broader tensions over tariffs and trade policy ahead of USMCA reviews.

via cnn.com|

#canada #gordie-howe-international-bridge #politics

world24 days ago•6 min saved

Trump threatens to derail Gordie Howe Bridge opening amid US-Canada tensions

President Donald Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, unless Canada addresses a long list of grievances and compensates the United States, highlighting ongoing bilateral strains as the cross-border project—funded by Canada with a Canada–Michigan operating arrangement—faces potential disruption.

via The New York Times|

#border-crossings #donald-trump #gordie-howe-international-bridge

world24 days ago•3 min saved

Trump ties Gordie Howe Bridge opening to US compensation demands

President Trump said he would not permit the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor to open until the United States is fully compensated for what it has given Canada, signaling a potential new hurdle for a project funded by Canada and co-owned by Canada and Michigan with an anticipated 2026 opening.

via BBC|

#detroit-windsor #gordie-howe-international-bridge #tariffs

politics24 days ago•6 min saved

Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe Bridge opening over compensation demands

President Donald Trump threatened to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor unless the U.S. is fully compensated and Canada treats the United States with 'Fairness and Respect' as negotiations begin. The bridge, funded by a Canadian Crown corporation and slated to open in early 2026, faces a political storm amid wider US-Canada tensions over trade, dairy tariffs, and Canada’s deal with China.

via Politico|

#detroit-windsor #gordie-howe-international-bridge #politics

politics1 month ago•324 min saved

Carney urges Trump to respect Canadian sovereignty amid Alberta separatist talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he expects President Trump to respect Canadian sovereignty after reports that Alberta independence activists met with US officials. The episode follows British Columbia’s premier accusing the separatists of treason, while a White House spokesperson said US officials met with civil-society groups and conveyed no commitments. Alberta has approved a petition for an independence referendum with a May deadline to collect about 178,000 signatures; Ipsos polls show roughly 28% of Albertans could vote yes, signaling continued support for separation amid tense US-Canada relations and tariff disputes.

via CNN|

#alberta-separatists #canadian-sovereignty #danielle-smith

world1 month ago•4 min saved

US urged to respect Canadian sovereignty as Alberta separatists push referendum

Alberta separatists collecting signatures for a referendum to leave Canada reportedly met U.S. officials in Washington to discuss feasibility and financing, drawing criticism from Canadian premiers who insist sovereignty be respected and that the democratic process be handled domestically; White House officials say no commitments were made, while Ipsos polls suggest about 30% of Albertans would vote to begin separation, with most residents favoring remaining part of Canada.

via BBC|

#alberta #referendum #separatism

world1 month ago•34 min saved

Carney charts a global trade path with 12 deals across six months

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterates his Davos pledge to diversify away from the United States, unveiling a plan for 12 new trade deals across four continents in six months, including a China tariff-cut arrangement, as Canada seeks non-US markets and braces for tariff pressures and the USMCA renewal.

via Fortune|

#canada #tariffsandtrade #trade-diversification

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Canada readies Arctic shield as great-power rivals circle the North

Canada is boosting its Arctic defenses with more boots on the ground, upgraded radars, submarines and aircraft to deter Russia and reassure allies as the US focuses on Greenland and the Golden Dome missile-defense plan. Experts warn that current radar systems may be inadequate against hypersonic missiles and call for space-based sensors and over-the-horizon radar, all while logistical challenges and a tense but functional US–Canada security relationship shape the path forward.

via BBC|

#arctic-security #canada-defense #golden-dome

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Carney urges national unity as Canada plans rapid economic push beyond US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for national unity and swift, ambitious action to bolster the economy amid global turmoil, delivering his first home‑soil address at La Citadelle in Quebec City. He defended Canadian sovereignty and values over US dependence, echoed Davos warnings that the postwar rules-based order isn’t returning, and pledged to break down trade barriers, fast‑track major projects, and secure non-US deals as Canada renegotiates USMCA; his outreach includes deals with Qatar and China, and polls show about half of Canadians approve of his government.

via BBC|

#canada #davos #economy

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump revokes Canada's invitation to his Board of Peace

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn Canada's invitation to join his self-styled Board of Peace, a body he chairs that is pitched as a new international conflict-resolution forum but which critics say could undermine the UN. Ottawa had considered joining but said it would not participate or fund admission. The board, which Trump originally framed as a vehicle to end conflicts, has about 60 invitees with roughly 35 signed up, and questions linger about its legitimacy and mandate; the move comes as allies debate membership, including concerns raised by the UK over Putin’s possible involvement.

via BBC|

#board-of-peace #canada #donald-trump

world1 month ago•7 min saved

Canada floats a new world order from Davos as U.S. leadership comes into question

Canada’s prime minister, speaking at Davos, argued that the postwar rules-based international order isn’t delivering and urged middle powers like Canada to pursue an independent, economically stronger foreign policy, deepen ties with Europe and Asia, push back on economic coercion, and consider a loose, coalition-style alternative to the U.S.-led system—while acknowledging practical steps and unknowns about how such a bloc would work.

via vox.com|

#davos #mark-carney #middle-powers

world2 months ago•8 min saved

Canada's Trade Strategy and US Relations in 2025-2026

Amid strained US-Canada relations under Trump, Canada is rapidly diversifying its trade away from the US, focusing on Europe, the Middle East, China, and India, with a new trade strategy expected soon to reduce dependence on the US and adapt to a shifting global economic landscape.

via Politico|

#canada #china-india #eu-trade

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Canada appoints former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman as U.S. ambassador

Canada has appointed former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman as its new ambassador to the US, a key role during ongoing negotiations over the US-Canada trade relationship, including the review of the USMCA agreement. Wiseman's extensive experience in finance and previous connections to Canadian leadership position him to help navigate critical trade and diplomatic issues between the two countries.

via The Guardian|

#ambassador #canada #mark-wiseman

world4 months ago•4 min saved

Trump Threatens 10% Tariff Increase on Canada Over Reagan Ad

President Trump announced a 10% increase in tariffs on Canada following a critical Ontario ad referencing Reagan's free trade stance, escalating trade tensions amid ongoing negotiations and legal disputes over tariffs, with both sides seeking diplomatic resolution.

via Bloomberg.com|

#canada-tariffs #ontario-ad #trade-negotiations

world4 months ago•4 min saved

Canadian-U.S. Tensions Impact Tourism and Diplomatic Relations

The article discusses how the deteriorating US-Canada relationship, marked by tariffs and political tensions, is negatively impacting American businesses, especially in the spirits industry and tourism, as Canadian consumers and travelers are reducing their cross-border activities and purchases.

via CNN|

#american-spirits #canada #tourism-decline