The long-awaited opening of a new bridge connecting the US and Canada has been delayed, according to the Canadian organisation in charge of construction.A ribbon-cutting ceremony had been scheduled for Friday to honour the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, named for the Canadian hockey legend who played for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL."Canada and the United States have agreed to delay the opening of the bridge, taking the necessary time to resolve any outstanding issues," said Chuck Andary of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA).Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a delay of "a few weeks is time well spent" and referred to the issues as a series of "technical aspects".Carney, who earlier this week conceded the bridge might not open at the scheduled time, asserted on Thursday that there is "no great drama" around the delay, which he said Canada agreed to at the request of the US.
So what is the holdup? Oh, you will loving this... a large campaign donor to Trump could be holding it up!
ReutersBy David ShepardsonJune 11, 2026Summary
- Opening delayed to resolve issues, officials stress benefits and ongoing talks
- Trump cited trade disputes as reason to block bridge
- Rival bridge owner linked to lobbying
- Bridge aims to ease truck traffic, save time and costs for cross-border trade
The U.S. and Canada have decided to delay the opening of a new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, that was set to open in the coming days after U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year threatened to block the crossing.[...]Trump in February cited Canada's refusal to stock some U.S. alcoholic beverages on Canadian store shelves, Canada's tariffs on dairy products and its trade talks with China as grounds for why he might not allow the bridge to open.Matthew Moroun, owner of the rival Ambassador Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor, in February met with Lutnick and weeks earlier had donated $1 million to a Trump-aligned political action committee. House Democrats have suggested that Moroun used his influence to "jeopardize American commerce" to protect his company’s bottom line.The Detroit International Bridge Company, which runs the Ambassador Bridge, did not respond to an emailed request for comment.
Do I need to say anything more than "had donated $1 million to a Trump-aligned political action committee."
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