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Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe Bridge opening to punish Canada

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Filed February 2026

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What happened

On February 9, 2026, Trump posted that he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.7 billion Detroit-Windsor crossing funded entirely by Canada, citing trade grievances. He also floated a U.S. bid for half the span and a cut of its tolls.

Who enabled it

Donald Trump

Who benefits

MMMatthew Moroun

Deal or steal?

Trump posted hours after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick met with Matthew Moroun, whose family's Ambassador Bridge competes with the Gordie Howe span for toll traffic. Weeks earlier, Moroun had given $1 million to MAGA Inc.

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On the evening of Monday, February 9, 2026, President Trump posted on social media threatening to stop the scheduled opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge — a $4.7 billion span paid for by Canada and set to be operated jointly by Canada and Michigan. Trump cited grievances including Canada's control over traffic crossing the bridge, its use of non-American materials, and its renewed trade relationship with China. Trump also suggested the United States might seek to acquire 'at least one half' of the new bridge and take a cut of its tolls. It was not immediately clear what legal mechanism Trump would use to block a bridge whose construction was funded by Canada and authorized under a joint U.S.-Canada agreement. The Gordie Howe Bridge is designed to ease congestion in the busiest trade corridor between the two countries.

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