It was not immediately clear how Trump would block the opening of the bridge. But the president’s threat to block the bridge’s opening is in keeping with a larger pressure campaign to force the Canadian government to capitulate to his demands. Drew Dilkens, the mayor of Windsor, said on Monday evening that he was stunned but not surprised by the president’s threat. Canadians, who have historically formed a large share of international tourists in the United States, are boycotting US travel destinations and imported US products. Trump has previously claimed that China seeks to “end ice hockey” in Canada, without elaborating on what he meant.

Source: The Irish Times February 11, 2026 01:14 UTC