President Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Over Compensation Dispute
President Donald Trump has issued a threat to prevent the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, until the United States receives full compensation from Canada. This demand for compensation is framed as a reimbursement for what Trump describes as 'everything we have given them.' The bridge, a significant infrastructure project, is intended to enhance trade and travel between the U.S. and Canada. The threat comes amidst ongoing tensions related to Trump's trade policies, which have previously included tariff increases and other measures aimed at renegotiating trade terms with various countries.