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Trump Says China Will “Eliminate the Stanley Cup,” Threatens to Block New Ontario–Michigan Bridge Opening Until U.S. Is “Fully Compensated”

Date: February 10, 2026 In a dramatic escalation of tensions with Canada and broadening trade disputes involving China, President Donald Trump issued a combative statement this week asserting that a major new Canada–U.S. bridge will not open unless the United States is “fully compensated” and respected in bilateral relations. The statement, shared on his socialContinue reading “Trump Says China Will “Eliminate the Stanley Cup,” Threatens to Block New Ontario–Michigan Bridge Opening Until U.S. Is “Fully Compensated””