Trump Is Threatening to Block the Michigan-Canada Bridge. He Used to Cheer It.

ProPublicaCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Anna ClarkFebruary 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $6.4 billion project connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is nearing completion after years of planning and construction. The bridge aims to provide an alternative to the Ambassador Bridge and boost trade between the U.S. and Canada. Despite previously supporting the project, including allocating initial U.S. funding, former President Trump is now threatening to block its opening. He claims the U.S. needs to be fully compensated for past contributions and that Canada must treat the U.S. with fairness and respect. This shift in stance puts Michigan, a swing state and co-owner of the bridge, in a precarious position. The future of the bridge's opening remains uncertain.

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Ottawa 35% Windsor, Ontario 45% Detroit ×250% Michigan 55% Justin Trudeau 60% Ambassador Bridge ×365% United States ×375% Canada ×780% Gordie Howe International Bridge ×485% Donald Trump ×990%

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