Gordie Howe Bridge

[Winco]

What stance is trump taking today in his second term, what was his original stance during first term, and what threats has trump made to Canada, anyhow will this play out.
The Bridge is going through final inspection(s).

Watch the video and think about the consequences of trump blocking the traffic.

Gordie Howe International Bridge | Official Website

The official website for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan.

gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com

 

[Winco]

Current status of the Gordie Howe Bridge​

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is essentially finished but not fully open yet.

• Construction: Completed
• Phase now: Testing, inspections, and final commissioning
• Expected opening: 2026 (timing still somewhat uncertain)
• Function: A major new crossing between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, meant to boost trade and reduce congestion

Key facts:

• Funded almost entirely by Canada (about $4–5 billion)
• Ownership is shared between Canada and the state of Michigan
• Designed as a “once-in-a-generation” trade corridor upgrade

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What Trump did​

In February 2026, Donald Trump escalated things:

• Publicly threatened to block or delay the bridge opening
• Claimed the U.S. was being treated unfairly
• Demanded:
  • Compensation from Canada
  • Potential U.S. ownership stake (“maybe half”)

Important context:

• It’s unclear he actually has the legal authority to stop the opening
• His comments triggered criticism from U.S. and Canadian officials
• The move is widely seen as tied to broader U.S.–Canada trade tensions

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What Carney did​

Mark Carney responded quickly:

• Held a direct call with Trump to defuse the situation
• Reiterated:
  • Canada paid for the bridge
  • Ownership is shared with Michigan
  • The project includes U.S. labor and materials
• Described the conversation as productive/positive
• Is pushing to keep the project on track through diplomacy

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Behind-the-scenes politics​

There’s a deeper layer beyond just rhetoric:

• The bridge competes with the privately owned
  Ambassador Bridge
• That bridge’s owner, Matthew Moroun,
  reportedly:
  • Lobbied Trump’s administration
  • Donated $1 million to a Trump-aligned PAC shortly before the threat
• This has triggered:
  • Congressional scrutiny/investigations
  • Concerns about political influence and competition

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Bottom line​

• The bridge itself is basically ready to open
• The main obstacle right now is political—not construction-related
• Carney is trying to keep it on track diplomatically
• Trump is using it as leverage in broader trade and political disputes

 

[odanny]

Trump ***** up everything he is in direct control of. He's been fortunate in his life there are educated adults following him who keep his real estate deals on track, but his direct control over these things have almost always led to failure at some point. His ignorance of how things actually work helped him financially.

As President, he has far greater control over outcomes, and his ability to **** things up has increased ten fold.

 

[HikerGuy83]

As President, he has far greater control over outcomes, and his ability to **** things up has increased ten fold.

You might be right.

Harris on the other hand slept her way to something and when it came time to stand on her own, she failed.

She was chosen as VP ONLY because Biden, in his weak little mind, needed a black woman in that spot.

If he really needed someone black and female, there were much better and more qualified choices.

She never made a key decision in her life (other than who she'd blow).

When she did her first interview (finally), it was a softball 19 minute CNN play but she still needed a service animal present (a role played by Tim Walz).

Which is only to say......

I don't care what Trump does.....he was always a better choice than Harris.

At least with Trump we know whose running the show. In the case of Harris, you know who WON'T be running the show.

 

[odanny]

She was chosen as VP ONLY because Biden, in his weak little mind, needed a black woman in that spot. If he really needed someone black and female, there were much better and more qualified choices.

You might be right too.

 

[egp320i]

What stance is trump taking today in his second term, what was his original stance during first term, and what threats has trump made to Canada, anyhow will this play out.
The Bridge is going through final inspection(s).

Watch the video and think about the consequences of trump blocking the traffic.

Gordie Howe International Bridge | Official Website

The official website for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan.

gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com

Gordie played for the wings, top 5 players but if Canada paid for it
why his name besides they love hockey but plenty of good players from Ontario too

maybe there is more too it that we don't now yet......

 

[riseabovethis]

Gordie played for the wings, top 5 players but if Canada paid for it
why his name besides they love hockey but plenty of good players from Ontario too

maybe there is more too it that we don't now yet......

There is more. BoneSpurs is buddies with the owner of the other bridge, The Ambassador Bridge

How full of shit is trump. The construction began in the middle of his first term and he didn't oppose it. Now it's going to cost his buddy money it's a problem. Canada and Michigan will ignore an executive order because it won't be legally binding.

 

[riseabovethis]

You twits are funny. You constantly bleat about how great Canada is, and how terrible the southern US is, but here's a factoid for you, Alabama has a higher standard of living than Canada.

Think about that for a while, then come back to us when you have something intelligent to say.

Well we're talking about a bridge "dumbass."

Are you really that stupid that you think a standard of living has anything to with a bridge.

This bridge is in Michigan. What the hell would the cost of living in Alabama have to do with it.




Thank you for allowing me to make you look like the fool your are

 

[kyzr]

What stance is trump taking today in his second term, what was his original stance during first term, and what threats has trump made to Canada, anyhow will this play out.
The Bridge is going through final inspection(s).
Watch the video and think about the consequences of trump blocking the traffic.

I hope Trump just lets the beautiful bridge open with no abuses of power.
Some things should be above petty politics.

 

[Winco]

I hope Trump just lets the beautiful bridge open with no abuses of power.
Some things should be above petty politics.

Of Course, but trump is NOW rejecting this bridge because his Ultra Rich Billionaire Friend, who owns the other toll bridge, recently donate to trump, and soon after trump flipped.

That's political corruption at its finest.
Something at which trump excels.


Let it go trump, and NEVER bring up the possibility of blocking or opposing the Gordie Howe Bridge.