The Gordie Howe bridge spans the most important border crossing between the U.S. and Canada. President Donald Trump has said he doesn't want it open yet.
Trump halted the completed Gordie Howe Bridge opening to demand U.S. ownership stake, blocking billions in annual cross-border trade. The concentration of supply chains through a rival crossing creates geopolitical risk, forcing procurement teams to reassess North American sourcing strategy and operational costs.
A new trade bridge caught in U.S.-Canada politics
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A view of the Canadian side of the Detroit River, and the Gordie Howe Bridge, as viewed from the United States.
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The Gordie Howe bridge has sparked concern from Trump due to concerns that Canada has used it to take advantage of the U.S.
Trump had threatened to halt the opening of the cross-border bridge, which is jointly owned by Michigan and Canada.
The opening of a U.S.-Canada bridge is delayed amid unresolved issues and Trump’s criticisms over ownership and fairness.
The $4.6bn Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open in early 2026.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.6 billion infrastructure project that connects Detroit with Windsor, Ontario, was…
