Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between US and Canada

The six-lane bridge is set to connect Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan.

President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to block the opening of a new bridge between the United States and Canada until, he said, Canada compensates and respects the U.S.

“I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and also, importantly, Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve,” Trump said in a social media post on Monday.

The president did not mention the bridge by name, but appears to be referring to the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The six-lane project is set to connect Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan.

Trump said that he plans to “start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY,” seeming to refer to a deal on the bridge.

The $4.7 billion bridge has been under construction since 2018. It is expected to open early this year, with major construction complete, though an opening date has not yet been announced. Its construction is being financed and overseen by the Canadian government.

Trump on Monday also repeated his ongoing criticism of Canada since he began a trade war with America’s northern neighbor. 

“With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset. The revenues generated because of the U.S. Market will be astronomical,” Trump said in the post.

ABC News’ Meredith Deliso contributed to this report.