Canada confirms opening of Gordie Howe Bridge despite Trump's threats
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Canada
PoliticsWorld / International

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit to Windsor, will open by the end of the week despite threats from US President Donald Trump. Trump had threatened earlier this year to block the bridge's opening without Canadian concessions. Carney praised the bridge as a symbol of cooperation between the two countries. The six-lane bridge is co-owned by the governments of Canada and Michigan.
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