Former President Trump has stated he will prevent the opening of the new Canada-Michigan bridge until the United States receives what he considers full compensation, suggesting the U.S. should own a significant portion of the asset. He claims that during Obama’s administration, Canada was granted a waiver to bypass the Buy American Act, allowing the bridge to be built without U.S. content. This pronouncement comes amidst recent US-Canada trade discussions where compensation for shared infrastructure has been a key focus, aligning with existing debates over the application and implications of the Buy American Act on bilateral projects.
Trump demands US compensation before opening of Canada-Michigan Bridge
