Trump Threatens to Block Opening of Key US-Canada International Bridge

Kathmandu. US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the inauguration of an international bridge connecting the United States and Canada. Trump's warning is that the bridge will not become operational until Canada provides "full compensation" for all types of contributions it owes to the US.

Responding via social media, Trump stated that the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Windsor (Canada) and Michigan (US), will not open until Canada stops its "unfair treatment" of the US.
According to the official website of the bridge project, Canada has borne the construction cost. However, the ownership of the bridge is arranged to belong to both Canada and the US state of Michigan.

On this matter, Michigan's Democratic Senator, Elissa Slotkin, warned that blocking the bridge's opening would be extremely detrimental to the state's economy. According to her, this bridge will significantly contribute to trade, employment, and cross-border movement.

However, there is still no clarity on whether President Trump actually has the legal authority to stop the bridge's opening. The bridge, whose construction began in 2018, was planned to become operational in early 2026 after completing the necessary testing procedures.