Chicago – February 10, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to prevent the opening of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, demanding Canada cede at least 50% ownership and meet unspecified conditions.
In a Monday social media post, Trump complained that the U.S. gains nothing from the $4.7 billion Canadian-funded project, which used no American steel, and insisted on immediate negotiations for fair compensation. The 1.5-mile span, approved in 2014 and nearing completion, aims to ease congestion at the busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded Tuesday, stating after a call with Trump that “the matter will be resolved,” noting Canada’s full funding and shared ownership with Michigan. Carney highlighted bilateral cooperation, including U.S. steel and labor in construction.
The dispute heightens U.S.-Canada tensions amid USMCA trade reviews, with no details on enforcement mechanisms.
