Mark Carney reminds Trump that Canada paid for key border bridge US president says he won’t open
Before Trump Blasted U.S.-Canada Bridge, Owner of Competing Span Lobbied Administration
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Mark Carney clarified to Donald Trump that Canada funded the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a key infrastructure project linking Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, after Trump threatened to block its opening. Trump falsely claimed the $4.6 billion bridge, slated to open in early 2026, contained minimal U.S. content. Carney reminded Trump that the U.S. shares ownership of the bridge, emphasizing their prior "positive" conversation. The exchange occurred after Trump ranted against the bridge and warned China would negatively impact Canadian hockey. The bridge is intended to improve trade and transportation between the two countries.
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AI-ExtractedMark Carney said he had held a “positive” conversation with Donald Trump.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is due to open in early 2026.
Donald Trump threatened to block a new key bridge between the US and Canada.
Mark Carney reminded Donald Trump that Canada paid for the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Trump falsely claimed that the Gordie Howe International Bridge had “virtually no US content”.
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