Washington, DC [US], February 10 (ANI): President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at Canada, accusing it of “not compensating enough” and treating the United States “unfairly,” in a post on Truth Social.
“As everyone knows, the country of Canada has treated the United States very unfairly for decades. Now, things are turning around for the U.S.A., and fast,” Trump wrote. He objected to Canada building what he described as a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan, claiming that Canada owns both the Canadian and U.S. sides of the project and that it was built with virtually no U.S. content.
Trump also blamed former U.S. President Barack Obama for allowing Canada to “take advantage” of the United States. “President Barack Hussein Obama stupidly gave them a waiver so they could get around the Buy American Act and not use any American products, including our steel,” he said. He added that the Canadian government now expects the U.S. to allow it to continue what he described as unfair practices.
The president further alleged that Ontario does not allow U.S. spirits, beverages, and other alcoholic products on its shelves, claiming they are prohibited from being sold. He also criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for seeking closer economic ties with China, warning that such a move would harm Canada’s interests.
Trump said tariffs charged by Canada on U.S. dairy products have been unacceptable for years and have put American farmers at financial risk. He stated that he would not allow the bridge to open until the United States is “fully compensated” and treated with what he called fairness and respect. He added that negotiations would begin immediately and suggested that the United States should own at least half of the asset, citing the potential for significant revenue generated from the U.S. market.
This is not the first time Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with U.S.-Canada trade practices. Last month, during his address at the 56th Annual World Economic Forum Summit in Davos, he said Canada “gets a lot of freebies” from Washington and is not sufficiently grateful.
“Canada gets a lot of freebies from us. They should also be grateful, but they’re not,” Trump said, adding that his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system would also provide protection to Canada. He emphasized the strategic and security role of the United States in protecting its northern neighbor.
Trump’s remarks were directed at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who, in his WEF address, spoke of an era of great power rivalry in which the rules-based order is fading and opposed tariff coercion, in a veiled reference to Washington’s use of economic measures in foreign policy.
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