An article by Leyland Cecco in The Guardian called “Mark Carney reminds Trump that Canada paid for key border bridge US president says he won’t open,” captures yet one more unforced error by the incumbent president. Bless his heart. The subtitle adds even more:
“Trump earlier had ranted against bridge and also warned that China would ‘terminate’ hockey in Canada.” Really? China had concerns about Canadian hockey? Excuse Mr. Trump, but China is not that stupid. Here are a few paragraphs:
“Mark Carney said he had held a ‘positive’ conversation with Donald Trump after the US leader threatened to block a new key bridge between their two countries, reminding the president that Canada paid for the structure – and that the US shares ownership.
Late on Monday, Trump posted a lengthy message on social media, falsely claiming that the $4.6bn Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, had ‘virtually no US content.’ The bridge is due to open in early 2026….
Trump blamed his predecessor Barack Obama for ‘stupidl’ approving the bridge project. But the former Conservative MP Jeff Watson pointed out ‘construction began in earnest in your first term as President … Back then you called for expeditious construction’ of the bridge.
‘It’s just insane, when I read that post I can’t believe what I’m reading, but it’s par for the course,’ the Windsor mayor, Drew Dilkens, told CBC News.
Since winning a second term, Trump has focused much of his attention and outrage on Canada, replaying many of his longstanding grievances in meandering social media posts, including frustration with the dairy industry and China.”
It amazes me how often Trump name calls others. By itself, that tells you his argument is poor. But, there are two points in the above that jump out – “falsely claims” and “par for the course.” Falsely claims is a standard disclaimer for much of what Trump says. Par for the course is a plain spoken way of saying modus operandi. Saying inane things is not unusual for the incumbent president. Bless his heart.
Note: Call me stupid, but bridges between countries promote mutual commerce through trade, transport and tourisms. I have been to Canada several times and it seems there are many cars going in both directions. My guess is these folks are spending money somewhere.
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