Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House official
Officials say the $6.4 billion span will open after Canada and the United States resolve outstanding issues.
- On Friday, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority abruptly canceled the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge opening, citing a need to "resolve any outstanding issues" between Canada and the United States.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra are leading U.S. efforts after President Donald Trump threatened in February to block the bridge unless the United States secured trade concessions.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Wednesday the opening would be delayed, claiming there is "no big drama," while Windsor Mayor Dilkels suggested the stoppage relates to ongoing trade negotiations with the Trump administration.
- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told reporters Thursday that state leaders are ready to "move forward," though she spoke with the White House recently and did not receive approval to proceed.
- Officials have not disclosed specific reasons for the delay of Canada's largest infrastructure project in generations, which the WDBA had originally planned to open to traffic on Monday.
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‘Trump gets in the way of everything’: How the Gordie Howe bridge delay has taken a toll on travellers
Frustration is growing in Windsor after the planned opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Friday was cancelled, leaving the community caught in the middle of a political battle over the long-awaited border crossing.
According to sources, US Trade Secretary Howard Lutnick would have played a leading role in postponing the opening of the Gordie-Howe Bridge.
According to a White House official, Trade Secretary Howard Lutnick played a leading role in the Trump administration regarding the Gordie-Howe International Bridge, whose opening was postponed at the request of the United States.
Carney Says ‘Issues’ Over Gordie Howe Bridge to Be Worked Through, but Not ‘In Public’
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the United States will work through issues related to the delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Ontario and Michigan, but would not say what those issues were. “It was at the request of the U.S. administration. We’ll look to work through what issues they have. I don’t think it’s productive to work through those in public,” Carney told reporters in Paris on June 12. The prime mi…
Windsor mayor and Canadian citizens weigh in on Gordie Howe Bridge delay
Instead of a ribbon-cutting Friday on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, the bridge sat empty.The $4.7 billion mega-project connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, promises to ease border congestion, boost the local economy and drive down travel costs. Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Gordie Howe International Bridge in political limboAt the moment, the bridge is in political limbo. 7 News Detroit drove to Windsor to speak wi…
Former Michigan Gov. Jim Blanchard Estimates Gordie Howe Bridge to Open Within One Month
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK PODCAST: June 12, 2026 ~ Former Michigan Gov. Jim Blanchard joins Marie Osborne to discuss the delayed opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. PHOTO: Eric Seals/Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT ~ After insider sources reported that a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge was set for Friday, with a public opening coming soon after, officials have stated that the ceremon…
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