The opening of the Canada-US bridge, previously threatened by President Donald Trump, has been delayed. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority announced that Canada and the United States have agreed to delay the opening to resolve outstanding issues.

Background

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, was expected to open to traffic this month. However, President Trump had demanded that Canada turn over at least half the ownership of the bridge to the US federal government and agree to other unspecified demands.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney downplayed concerns, stating that the delay would not be significant and that the bridge would benefit Canadians, Americans, businesses, tourists, and residents for decades to come.

The bridge, connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, is a vital economic artery between Canada and the United States. It was named after the late Canadian hockey great Gordie Howe, who spent 25 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.

The construction project was negotiated by former Republican Governor of Michigan Rick Snyder and paid for by Canada to ease congestion at the existing Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor tunnel. Work has been underway since 2018.

Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.