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Trump Tried to Block Canada’s New Bridge to Detroit. It’s Opening Anyway.
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is set to open on July 27, according to the Canadian government, despite opposition from former President Trump.
- The $6.4 billion CAD ($4.5 billion USD) bridge is a major infrastructure project aimed at supporting trade between the two countries, with about $300 million in daily trade crossing the border.
- A recent agreement between the US and Canada on toll distribution resolved previous issues, allowing the bridge's opening after nearly 13 years of planning and construction delays, including those caused by the pandemic.
- President Trump had attempted to block the bridge's opening in early 2023, coinciding with meetings and political donations involving Matthew Moroun, owner of the competing Ambassador Bridge.
- The bridge represents a significant economic collaboration between Canada and the US, intended to mitigate the impact of trade tensions under the Trump administration.
