Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge
Summary
President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between the U.S. and Canada until he says the U.S. is properly compensated. The bridge, which is funded by the Canadian government, is set to open in 2026 after construction that began in 2018.Key Facts
- President Trump wants the U.S. compensated before the new bridge between Canada and the U.S. can open.
- The bridge connects Detroit, Michigan, USA, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
- The project started in 2018 and is expected to open in early 2026 after final tests.
- Canada is funding the bridge construction, but it will be owned publicly by both Canada and Michigan.
- Trump claims the U.S. should own half of the bridge and criticized Canada for charging high tariffs on U.S. dairy products.
- The bridge's cost is estimated at $6.4 billion CAD.
- The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, tasked with the project, is owned by the Canadian government.
- Trump mentioned past trade disputes and commented on a recent Canada-China trade deal.
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