Canada and the US Still Need One Another

Canada and the US still need one another

President Trump has announced on his Truth Social platform that he will block the opening of the $4.7 billion Gordon Howe bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario unless the U.S. “owns one half of this asset.” In response, Canadian Prime Minister Minister Mark Carney has pointed out that the Canadian Government paid for the bridge,…

Michigan’s Democratic congressional delegation puts up bill to protect Gordie Howe Bridge project

The Gordie Howe International Bridge | John Coletti/Getty ImagesA bill to prohibit the Trump administration from interfering with the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario was introduced Thursday by members of Michigan’s Democratic delegation in Congress. The Michigan-Canada Partnership Act was introduced and sponsored by U.S. Reps. Hillary Scholten (D-Grand Rapids), Debbie Dingell (D-Ann A…

The real reason Trump is attacking Canada over a bridge

On Monday, President Donald Trump learned a new bridge between Michigan and Ontario was set to save U.S. and Canadian residents the cost of using one aging toll bridge owned by one of his billionaire GOP donors.Atlantic writer Janathan Chait reports Trump “decided this could not stand.”Trump attacked Canada over the new bridge, which would give drivers an alternative to the $10 to $20 Ambassador Bridge, announcing on social media: “I will not al…

Inside the Moroun money machine: Bridge owners ramped up lobbying before Trump’s Gordie Howe threats

An analysis of U.S. federal lobbying and campaign finance data sheds fresh light on how the Moroun family has sought to influence the political landscape around the busiest land border crossing between the U.S. and Canada.

Trump’s Gordie Howe bridge bellyflop only boosts Canada’s stock

U.S. President’s latest lash-out against Canada is so ludicrous, it’s having the opposite of its intended effect

Gordie Howe Bridge to Remain Closed Until Canada Offers Part-Ownership, Trump Threatens

Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK Feb. 11, 2026 ~ Vice President of the Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens gives his thoughts on Trump’s threats to block opening of Gordie Howe Bridge. Feb. 11, 2026 ~ Congressman John James shares his views on his parental bill of rights and the Gordie Howe Bridge. Feb. 10, 2026 ~ Vice President of the Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto Execu…