Trump blocked the Gordie Howe Bridge opening after a Detroit billionaire met with officials, delaying the cross-border link to Canada.
On February 10, 2026, President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, demanding the U.S. receive ownership and compensation from Canada. The bridge, fully funded by Canada but jointly owned with Michigan, is set to open this year. The move escalates tensions amid ongoing U.S.-Canada trade disputes.