US-Canada bridge set to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say
U.S. and Canadian officials agreed on toll governance and a 15-year economic development fund tied to bridge profits, according to a joint statement.
- The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27, 2026, after Canada and the United States reached a revenue-sharing agreement splitting net toll profits 50/50 for 15 years, with the U.S. share directed to a regional economic development fund.
- President Donald Trump threatened to block the crossing in February over trade disputes, prompting Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to intervene and delay the scheduled June ribbon-cutting ceremony to renegotiate financial terms.
- The New York Times reported that Matthew Moroun, owner of the rival Ambassador Bridge, met with Lutnick hours before Trump's February threat. Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers confirmed direct talks with Lutnick about the financial structure.
- Under the agreement, the U.S. gains approval rights for toll increases exceeding 10%. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the deal ensures the bridge becomes "a vital economic link" while resolving the standoff.
- The $4.7 billion crossing is expected to ease congestion at the Ambassador Bridge and strengthen North American supply chains. Michigan officials say the project will accelerate auto production and boost regional economic activity for decades.
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