Trump threatens to block Michigan-Canada bridge in trade war escalation

LANSING — President Donald Trump is threatening to block a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, saying he will not allow the international crossing to open until the US is “fully compensated for everything we have given” Canada.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge has been under construction since 2018 but is slated to open later this year. Canada is paying all upfront costs for the bridge, which will be jointly owned with Michigan.