""Canada is building a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan. They own both the Canada and the United States side and, of course, built it with virtually no U.S. content [sic]," Trump said. The bridge "takes advantage of America," Trump added. "What does the United States of America get - Absolutely NOTHING!""
"I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and also, importantly, Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve. "With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset," Trump concluded."
"Trump's complaints contain numerous glaring errors. Notably, the Gordie Howe bridge was made partially with U.S. steel and labor but financed solely by Canada, which will temporarily receive all of the revenues from tolls to cross the bridge to cover the $4.7 billion it took to build. The U.S. will eventually receive 50 percent of revenues from the bridge."
A claim that the Gordie Howe International Bridge would only benefit Canada and provide nothing to the United States is false. Canada financed the $4.7 billion project and will temporarily receive all toll revenues to recoup construction costs. The bridge used some U.S. steel and labor. After Canada recovers its investment, the United States will receive 50 percent of toll revenues. A demand for renegotiation and compensation targeted the bridge's terms, including a suggestion that the United States should own half the asset. The bridge was previously described as a vital economic link in 2017.
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