Construction continues on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, in Windsor, Ont., on Tuesday.Dax Melmer/The Canadian Press

After Donald Trump came out this week with his latest instalment in his Browbeat Thy Neighbour series – his dip into Loo Loo Land with his Truth Social threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge – I was keen to check in on the American reaction, from readers in both conservative and liberal media.

Out of about 1,000 comments I read, I could only find 20 or so that sided with Mr. Trump – about one in 50. All the rest were in Canada’s corner.

The level of disgust with the mad king was extraordinary. With his tariffs, his annexation talk, and his other cross-border insults, there was opposition among Americans, though not as much positive Canada talk as might have been expected.

Mr. Trump’s bridge outburst provided remarkable symbolism. Vowing to block a big, beautiful entry passage from his northern neighbour, the great friend to his country, fit perfectly with his ugly American persona.

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