Trump Celebrates as Team USA Cruises Past Canada in Milan

In a stunning Winter Olympics clash, Team USA delivered a resounding 5-0 victory over Canada, leaving fans and officials buzzing.

The showdown at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena wasn’t just about the score—it came against a backdrop of high-stakes political tension between the two nations.

Hockey Meets Diplomacy

The game took on added drama because of recent disputes over the $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and Michigan.

President Donald Trump had previously demanded a 50 percent stake in the bridge and threatened to block it. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly rejected those demands, insisting the project was on track and poking fun at Trump’s pre-game confidence in his team.

“It’s a big game today and we’re going to win,” Carney had said just hours before Canada’s humiliating defeat. Unfortunately for the Canadians, those words did little to inspire success on the ice.

US Dominates the Ice

From the opening period, Team USA set the pace. Hannah Bilka scored twice, silencing the Canadian crowd, while Caroline Harvey and Kirsten Simms added early goals. Laila Edwards completed the scoring, sealing what sports analysts are calling a historic thrashing.

Canada’s performance suffered without their legendary captain Marie-Philip Poulin, sidelined by a recent lower-body injury. The absence of their leader left the team disoriented, especially in the crucial final period.

Trump Rekindles Trade Tensions

Just a day before the game, Trump reignited tensions via a Truth Social post. He accused Canada of treating the US unfairly for decades, criticized Carney’s administration for allegedly cozying up to China, and attacked former President Obama over the bridge deal. He also complained about Canadian tariffs on US dairy products.

“They own both the Canada and the United States side and, of course, built [the bridge] with virtually no US content,” Trump wrote, exaggerating the situation. “The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup.”

Carney Responds Calmly

Prime Minister Carney clarified the facts outside Parliament, stressing that the bridge is jointly owned by Canada and the state of Michigan. He emphasized that construction involved workers and materials from both countries and hailed the project as a model of cross-border cooperation.

“This is a great example of co-operation between our countries. I look forward to its opening,” Carney said, noting that the bridge would boost commerce, tourism, and daily travel for both Canadians and Americans.

A Game of Both Sports and Politics

The Milan victory isn’t just a win for the US on the ice—it’s a symbolic point in an ongoing narrative of political rivalry and trade disagreements. Sports and politics collided in a way rarely seen at the Winter Olympics, giving Trump a moment to claim bragging rights over Carney, at least in the world of hockey.

What’s Next?

Attention now turns to the bridge, set to open in the coming months and financed entirely by Canada through tolls over 30 years.

Diplomatically, the hockey game and Trump’s social media outburst are likely to be brief distractions, but trade tensions may persist.

Fans and officials alike will be watching whether Canada’s team can recover in the upcoming rounds, and whether cross-border political tensions spill over into other areas of US-Canada relations.

Summary

Team USA dominated Canada 5-0 in a Winter Olympics showdown in Milan, following a recent political row over the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

President Trump had demanded US ownership of the bridge, which was financed by Canada, and threatened to block it. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed Trump’s concerns and highlighted the collaborative nature of the bridge project.

On the ice, Hannah Bilka, Caroline Harvey, Kirsten Simms, and Laila Edwards led the US to victory, while Canada struggled without injured captain Marie-Philip Poulin.

The bridge is set to open in the coming months, and diplomatic tensions remain.