Trump Threatens to Block US-Canada Bridge Opening

US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, until Canada compensates the US for perceived unfair trade practices. The bridge, funded by the Canadian government but jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, is expected to open in early 2026. Trump cited trade disputes, including tariffs on US dairy products and a recent trade deal between Canada and China, as reasons for his stance. The bridge's development has been contentious for over a decade, with the Moroun family, owners of the neighboring Ambassador Bridge, previously appealing to Trump to halt its construction.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, citing trade grievances with Canada. The bridge, expected to open later this year, is a $4 billion project jointly owned by the Canadian government and the state of Michigan. Trump claimed Canada owns both sides of the bridge and built it with minimal US content, which is incorrect. The bridge's construction adhered to a 2012 agreement requiring equal use of US and Canadian steel. Trump's comments are part of a series of attacks on Canada, including threats of tariffs on Canadian goods and decertifying Canadian-made aircraft. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the formation of a 'new strategic partnership' escalated tensions. Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin criticized Trump's actions, stating they punish Michiganders for a trade war he initiated.

President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River, citing concerns over ownership and trade issues. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, named after a Canadian hockey star, is expected to open in early 2026 and will help ease congestion over the existing Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor tunnel. Michigan officials, including Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin and Governor Gretchen Whitmer, have expressed opposition to Trump's threat, citing the bridge's benefits to the state's economy and trade. The bridge is being built and paid for by Canada, but will be operated under a joint ownership agreement between Michigan and Canada.

President Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between the United States and Canada, citing a list of grievances against Canada. The bridge, which is scheduled to open early this year, has been a point of contention between the two countries, with Trump suggesting that the US should acquire at least half of the bridge and receive a cut of the revenue from bridge tolls. The Canadian government and business leaders have denounced Trump's threat, with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce calling it a 'self-defeating move.' The dispute is part of a larger trade war and diplomatic rift between the two countries, with Trump having previously threatened to annex Canada as the 51st state and levying tariffs on Canadian goods.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the $4.6 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, unless the US is 'fully compensated' and Canada treats the US with 'Fairness and Respect'. Trump's latest tirade against Canada comes as Democrats prepare to force a vote in the US House on his tariffs on Canadian imports. Trump falsely claimed that a trade deal between Canada and China would lead to Canada giving up ice hockey and the Stanley Cup.