US, Canada Delay $4.4 Billion Gordie Howe Bridge Opening as Trump Team Disagrees

3 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 11

Friday’s ribbon-cutting for the Gordie Howe International Bridge was called off after the two countries agreed to delay the opening over unspecified outstanding issues.
Internal Trump administration disagreements helped derail plans that had appeared back on track after talks between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles; Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick pushed back, according to people familiar.
Trump had already threatened the project in February, demanding Canada cede at least 50% ownership to the U.S. federal government and meet other unspecified conditions.
The 1.5-mile bridge linking Detroit and Windsor is still expected to open later, with Canadian and Michigan officials stressing the roughly $4.4 billion project remains a long-term trade artery.