Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge
Before Trump Blasted U.S.-Canada Bridge, Owner of Competing Span Lobbied Administration
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Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a US-Canada link slated to open in 2026, until the US is "fully compensated" for its contributions to Canada. The bridge, connecting Ontario and Michigan, is funded by the Canadian government but will be jointly owned by Canada and Michigan. Trump stated on social media that he believes the US should own at least half of the asset, citing trade disputes and dairy tariffs as reasons for his stance. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, developing the bridge, is wholly owned by the Canadian government. Trump's threat comes after previous appeals from the owners of the Ambassador Bridge to halt construction of the Gordie Howe bridge.
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AI-Extracted"I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them."
The bridge is estimated to have cost $6.4bn CAD (£3.4bn).
The bridge is expected to open to traffic in early 2026.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is being funded by the Canadian government.
Trump has threatened to block the opening of a bridge connecting the US and Canada.
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