Former President Donald Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.7 billion project connecting Detroit, Michigan, to Windsor, Ontario, according to Time magazine. The threat, delivered in a social media post, highlighted ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Canada, focusing on trade and infrastructure concerns.
Trump's post, as reported by Time, raised several issues with Canada, including the claim that Canada would own both sides of the bridge, which began construction in 2018 and is nearing completion. He also complained that the infrastructure was built with "virtually no U.S. content." Furthermore, the former president accused Ontario of refusing to stock certain U.S.-produced alcoholic products and voiced concerns about Canadian tariffs on dairy products.
The announcement comes amidst other developments in the political landscape. According to Time, the Texas Senate race is heating up, with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP primary. Insiders from both parties anticipate the mudslinging to intensify as early voting begins.
Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, saw discussions about global power dynamics. Time reported that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's warning about middle powers standing up to bullies was well-received. China, however, was not prominently represented at the event.
In other news, a recent court decision has given the Trump administration broad authority to detain millions of immigrants, according to Vox. The ruling, from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, has been described as a "dangerous new weapon."
Finally, The Verge reported on the developing story of the "Trump Phone," a device shrouded in mystery. A recent Vergecast episode offered a rare glimpse of the phone, raising questions about its existence and potential impact as a tech game changer.
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