Published • loading... • Updated
Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House official
Officials say the $6.4 billion span will open after Canada and the United States resolve outstanding issues.
- On Friday, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority abruptly canceled the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge opening, citing a need to "resolve any outstanding issues" between Canada and the United States.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra are leading U.S. efforts after President Donald Trump threatened in February to block the bridge unless the United States secured trade concessions.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Wednesday the opening would be delayed, claiming there is "no big drama," while Windsor Mayor Dilkels suggested the stoppage relates to ongoing trade negotiations with the Trump administration.
- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told reporters Thursday that state leaders are ready to "move forward," though she spoke with the White House recently and did not receive approval to proceed.
- Officials have not disclosed specific reasons for the delay of Canada's largest infrastructure project in generations, which the WDBA had originally planned to open to traffic on Monday.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
20 Articles
20 Articles
Coverage Details
Total News Sources20
Leaning Left12Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution71% Left
Bias Distribution
- 71% of the sources lean Left
71% Left
L 71%
C 29%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
