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What is the Gordie Howe Bridge?

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The Gordie Howe International Bridge has been under construction since 2018. The bridge is scheduled to open in 2026, and it will connect Detroit, Michigan, U.S., and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The Gordie Howe International Bridge was paid for by Canada, and it will be publicly owned by that country and Michigan. The bridge made news in February 2026 when U.S. Pres. Donald Trump threatened to prevent the opening “until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and also, importantly, Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve.” This came amid growing tensions between the two countries.