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Gordie Howe Bridge Delayed to 2026; Trump Demands Compensation

7/6/2026

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U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said higher-than-expected cost and a changed business model, not political donations, are driving the June 2026 decision by Canada and United States to postpone the $6.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge opening.
Canada financed construction and will recover the expense through tolls later shared with Michigan.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to block the crossing unless the United States receives compensation, a stance unchanged.

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U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said higher-than-expected cost and a changed business model, not political donations, are driving the June 2026 decision by Canada and United States to postpone the $6.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge opening.
Canada financed construction and will recover the expense through tolls later shared with Michigan.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to block the crossing unless the United States receives compensation, a stance unchanged.