Trump forbids Canada from opening bridge to Michigan until US ‘fully compensated’

Published February 9, 2026 7:43pm ET



President Donald Trump blocked Canada from opening a bridge to Michigan until it “fully compensated” the United States.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge project, named after the hockey legend, is set to be the largest cable-stayed bridge in North America, spanning over half a mile between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. In a Monday post on Truth Social, Trump blasted the project, claiming Canada had ripped off the U.S. He demanded proper compensation before he would approve its completion.

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