Trump Demands Ownership Stake to Permit Gordie Howe Bridge Opening

Washington D.C., Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
President Trump has threatened to block the imminent opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge unless the U.S. is granted shared ownership of the asset. This ultimatum introduces significant uncertainty to North American trade logistics, as the White House demands equity in the $6.4 billion infrastructure project despite the fact that the Canadian government funded the entire construction cost.