Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River will open, Carney says

Key Points:

• The Gordie Howe International Bridge, jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, is set to open later this month, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Friday, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
• The bridge, which connects Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, is a key economic link aimed at easing congestion from the existing Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor tunnel, and was fully financed by Canada.
• U.S. President Donald Trump previously threatened to block the bridge unless Canada handed over at least half ownership to the U.S. federal government, but the project has proceeded with 50/50 ownership between Canada and Michigan.
• The bridge is expected to benefit cross-border travel and commerce, with support from Michigan officials who view it as a significant economic boost for the state.
• The Gordie Howe Bridge will serve as the second crossing between Detroit and Windsor, competing with the privately owned Ambassador Bridge, which handles 25% of U.S.-Canada trade and has been the subject of legal disputes by its owners.