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US, Canada delay opening of new bridge after Trump raised objections

WASHINGTON, June 11 - The U.S. and Canada have decided to delay the opening of a new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, that was set to open in the coming days after U.S. President Donald… Grouped from 3 articles across 2 sources.

3 reports2 sourcesJun 11, 2026, 4:48 PM
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The Straits TimesJun 11, 2026, 4:48 PM

US, Canada delay opening of new bridge after Trump raised objections

WASHINGTON, June 11 - The U.S. and Canada have decided to delay the opening of a new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, that was set to open in the coming days after U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year threatened to block the crossing.

The Straits TimesJun 11, 2026, 3:15 PM

Opening delayed for US-Canada bridge that Trump threatened to close

Trump said the US had been treated unfairly in its construction and that it should be “at least half” US-owned.

The Globe and MailJun 11, 2026, 12:56 PM

Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed at U.S. request, Carney says

Invitations had already been sent out to mark the opening and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens had said it would be open to traffic on Monday

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