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Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening
Trump demands U.S. ownership of at least half the $4.7 billion Gordie Howe Bridge and full compensation, citing unfair trade practices and low American content in construction.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge's opening unless the U.S. is `fully compensated` and owns at least one half of the asset, saying, `We will start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY.`
- Trade disputes involving Canadian dairy tariffs and a China deal, with Trump threatening a 100% tariff if Canada proceeds, using the trade as leverage in frozen talks.
- Canada, federal government funded the crossing upfront under a binational agreement and will recover costs through tolls, while construction began in 2018 by a consortium costing $4.7 billion with public ownership shared by Canada and Michigan.
- A spokesperson for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the bridge "is going to open one way or another," while Michigan state Republicans scheduled talks with the White House on Tuesday.
- The Windsor-Detroit corridor handles more than 25 per cent of trade, and the new crossing will compete with the privately owned Ambassador Bridge one mile north, affecting autos and commerce.
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