US EditionTrump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening
Trump demands U.S. ownership of at least half the $4.7 billion Gordie Howe Bridge and full compensation, citing unfair trade practices and low American content in construction.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge's opening unless the U.S. is `fully compensated` and owns at least one half of the asset, saying, `We will start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY.`
- Trade disputes involving Canadian dairy tariffs and a China deal, with Trump threatening a 100% tariff if Canada proceeds, using the trade as leverage in frozen talks.
- Canada, federal government funded the crossing upfront under a binational agreement and will recover costs through tolls, while construction began in 2018 by a consortium costing $4.7 billion with public ownership shared by Canada and Michigan.
- A spokesperson for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the bridge "is going to open one way or another," while Michigan state Republicans scheduled talks with the White House on Tuesday.
- The Windsor-Detroit corridor handles more than 25 per cent of trade, and the new crossing will compete with the privately owned Ambassador Bridge one mile north, affecting autos and commerce.
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The US president wants to torpedo an important bridge project between the US and Canada. Many Canadians see the social media outbreak as another indication that Washington is more enemy than friend.
Canada, US seek solution after Trump threatens bridge opening
The U.S. and Canada say they will resolve a dispute over the Gordie Howe International Bridge after President Trump threatened to block its opening. The clash comes amid wider trade tensions, with Michigan leaders warning a delay would carry major economic consequences.
Next escalation in the trade dispute between the US and Canada: US President Donald Trump wrote an angry post against the neighboring country on Truth Social. He rallied because of a new border bridge and Ottawa's approach to Beijing.
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