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February 11, 2026

Canada's bridge under Trump threat

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and SEUNG MIN KIM
Associated Press

Photo from Gordie Howe International Bridge site [enlarge]
Work has been underway since 2018 on the span that, when completed, will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to block the opening of a new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River, demanding that Canada turn over at least half of the ownership of the bridge and agree to other unspecified demands in his latest salvo over cross-border trade issues.


 
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