U.S.-Canada bridge threatened by Trump to open July 27
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, is set to open on July 27 after previous delays and political threats from Donald Trump. The project is fully financed by Canada and will be jointly owned by Canada and Michigan.
Why it matters
The bridge serves as a vital economic link between the U.S. and Canada, and its opening resolves a period of diplomatic and logistical tension.
A long-awaited new bridge between Canada and the United States, threatened by President Donald Trump earlier this year, will open for public use in late July, officials said Friday (July 10, 2026).
"Today, Canada and Michigan have agreed to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, with the support of the United States Government," Canada's Ministry of Infrastructure said in a statement, adding the bridge "will be a vital economic link between Canada and the U.S. — generating billions of dollars in economic activity for decades to come."
The $4.7 billion (CAN$6.4 billion) bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, has been under construction since 2018.
Before Friday's (July 10) opening announcement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney last month said the bridge's inauguration had been delayed indefinitely at the request of the United States due to "technical issues."
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