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Trump Threatens to Block Opening of Gordie Howe Bridge, Demands Compensation From Canada

Questions persist over what authority the White House has to halt a Canada‑funded crossing already designated a U.S. port of entry.

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The Gordie Howe International Bridge, under construction to link Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario, as seen in a drone image taken from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on February 10, 2026.
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Overview

  • In posts on Feb. 9–10, President Trump said he will not allow the Detroit–Windsor bridge to open unless the United States is "fully compensated" and floated U.S. ownership of up to half the asset.
  • The project is governed by a 2012 Canada–Michigan agreement under which Canada financed most costs, ownership is public between Canada and Michigan, and tolls are intended to repay Canada over decades.
  • DHS on Jan. 30 designated the crossing an official U.S. port of entry, the bridge is nearing completion with opening expected this year, and reporters note it is unclear what mechanism could lawfully block it.
  • Michigan Democrats warned that delaying the bridge would raise costs and threaten supply chains, and Windsor’s mayor disputed claims of "no U.S. content," noting U.S. steel was used on the Michigan side.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had a positive call with Trump, emphasized U.S. and Canadian steel and labor on the project, and indicated U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra would help manage discussions.