Canada confirms opening of Gordie Howe Bridge, despite Trump’s threats
Key takeaways
- Trump had threatened to halt the opening of the cross-border bridge, which is jointly owned by Michigan and Canada.
- The announcement comes despite threats to the contrary from United States President Donald Trump, who promised earlier this year that the bridge would not open without concessions from Canada.
- Speaking briefly to reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Carney dodged questions about any behind-the-scenes negotiations with Trump.
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Trump had threatened to halt the opening of the cross-border bridge, which is jointly owned by Michigan and Canada.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Canadian and US flags fly on the Gordie Howe Bridge on May 22 [Paul Sancya/AP Photo]By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that the Gordie Howe International Bridge — a new six-lane thoroughfare that will connect Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario — will open by the end of the week.
The announcement comes despite threats to the contrary from United States President Donald Trump, who promised earlier this year that the bridge would not open without concessions from Canada.