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Trump Threatens to Block Canada Bridge Over Trade Concessions

5/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned he will block the Gordie Howe International Bridge unless Canada offers trade concessions.
Canadian minister Evan Solomon said the bridge’s opening is tied to ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra stated that Trump must sign off before the bridge can open.
U.S. Democratic lawmakers Rep. Debbie Dingell and Sen. Gary Peters called the $6.4 billion bridge a high priority for economic growth.

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned he will block the Gordie Howe International Bridge unless Canada offers trade concessions.
Canadian minister Evan Solomon said the bridge’s opening is tied to ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra stated that Trump must sign off before the bridge can open.
U.S. Democratic lawmakers Rep. Debbie Dingell and Sen. Gary Peters called the $6.4 billion bridge a high priority for economic growth.