President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to prevent the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge unless Canada negotiates with the U.S. over tariffs. (Getty Images)
"We will start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY. With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset," he added.
He cited the removal of U.S. alcohol products from Canadian liquor store shelves in Ontario.
Trump has previously accused Canada of taking advantage of U.S. trade policies. In his post, Trump said Canada has moved forward with building the bridge with "virtually no U.S. content."
Trump alleged that, in cozying up to China, Canada would be risking its national sport: ice hockey. (Fred Dufour/AFP via Getty Images)
By cozying up to China, Canada would be risking its national sport: ice hockey, Trump said.
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"The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup," he said.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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