Overview
- President Trump publicly vowed on Feb. 9 to stop the Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening, citing grievances with Canada.
- Reporting indicates the threat came hours after Matthew Moroun met Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington, followed by a phone call between Lutnick and the president.
- House Oversight ranking member Rep. Robert Garcia opened an investigation and requested Lutnick’s communications and records related to the meeting and both Detroit–Windsor crossings.
- Michigan’s Democratic delegation introduced the Michigan-Canada Partnership Act to block federal interference with the bridge’s opening and operation.
- Lobbying filings show Moroun’s company reengaged Trump-aligned Ballard Partners in August 2025 and has a history of major GOP donations, while reports say the White House has shown interest in U.S.-side toll revenue despite a 2012 deal allowing Canada to recoup its investment via tolls.