Opening of long-awaited US-Canada bridge delayed
The US and Canada say they need to resolve "outstanding issues" before the cross-border project, seen as a symbol of binational cooperation, opens.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"a few weeks is time well spent"
— Mark Carney , Politician
"no great drama"
— Mark Carney , Politician
"a vital economic link for Canada and the United States"
— Chuck Andary , Executive
"the bridge is fully built and ready to open"
— Drew Dilkens , Politician
"At the request of the United States we agreed to delay the opening and take the necessary time to resolve outstanding issues."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"Look, everyone’s working hard to make sure the bridge is open as soon as possible. There is no big drama. If it takes a little longer it will take a little bit longer, but this will benefit Canadians, Americans, business, tourists, residents for decades and decades to come."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"the Gordie Howe International Bridge was set to open to traffic in the coming days."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"the new bridge was set to open to traffic in the coming days, and that it represented a symbol of U.S.-Canada cooperation."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"Canada need not fall on bent knee to make it happen."
— Drew Dilkins , Politician
"demanding an ownership stake of at least 50% as well as full compensation 'for everything we have given' Canada."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the bridge would be open by the end of the week but changed his message on Wednesday, saying the bridge may take a little longer."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"the country would need to be compensated before he would allow the bridge to open."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"there was 'no big drama' surrounding the project, but if it 'takes a little longer, it will take a little bit longer.'"
— Mark Carney , Politician
"Although we would all like the Gordie Howe Bridge to open, Canada need not fall on bent knee to make it happen."
— Drew Dilkens , Politician
"the bridge is 'ready thanks to extraordinary men and women on both sides of the border, and we look forward to its opening.'"
— Gretchen Whitmer , Politician
"At the request of the United States, we agreed to delay the opening and take the necessary time to resolve outstanding issues, a few issues that have been raised."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"there’s not great drama here."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"There's no big drama if it takes a little longer."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"Michigan secured a great deal on the financing of this bridge: we haven't paid a dime, yet we will reap significant economic benefits for decades."
— Gretchen Whitmer , Politician
Key People
Representative of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Mayor of Windsor, Canada.
He is the Mayor of Windsor.
Democratic Senator from Michigan advocating for the bridge's economic benefits.
Democratic Governor of Michigan supporting the bridge project.
Commerce secretary during Trump's administration.
Jamieson Greer is the U.S. Trade Representative.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Former Republican Governor of Michigan who negotiated the bridge project.
President of the Detroit Regional Chamber.
White House Chief of Staff.
Tags
All Coverage
The US and Canada say they need to resolve "outstanding issues" before the cross-border project, seen as a symbol of binational cooperation, opens.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated that the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge may be delayed slightly, despite a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Friday.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a Canadian-U.S. project, has been delayed due to unresolved issues, with no new opening date provided.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed as Canada and the United States work to resolve outstanding issues, with no new opening date provided.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River is officially delayed, with no date given for allowing traffic to use the new border crossing between the U.S. and Canada.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been postponed as Canada and the United States take time to resolve any outstanding issues.
The interim chief executive of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority says Canada and the U.S. have agreed to delay the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge as the two countries take time to resolve any outstanding issues.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed as the relationship between Canada and the United States continues to be upended by U.S. President Donald Trump.
A $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario has been delayed from its planned opening, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said Thursday.
Trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington have delayed the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, with no new opening date provided.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, has been delayed due to unresolved issues, with no new opening date provided.
Trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington have delayed the opening of a new multibillion-dollar bridge aimed at alleviating the traffic congestion on North America's busiest land crossing. The Canadian government agency in charge of the planned Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit with Windsor, Ontario, said both the U.S. and Canada have agreed the bridge should not open at this time. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority had repeatedly said this year that the 1.5-mile corridor was tracking toward an opening this spring, or before June 21. The delay is necessary, the authority said, "to resolve any outstanding issues" between the two countries. An authority spokeswoman didn't respond to requests for further comment, such as a new opening timeline. Requests for comment on Thursday from the White House and Canada's Prime Minister's Office were not immediately returned.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
August 19, 2026 at 05:47 PMCanadian minister says Canada, US far apart on draft trade deal, source says - Reuters
Canadian minister says Canada, US far apart on draft trade deal, source says Reuters
August 14, 2026 at 11:29 PMUS, Canada try to bridge gaps over potential autos tariff cuts, sources say - Reuters
US, Canada try to bridge gaps over potential autos tariff cuts, sources say Reuters
August 17, 2026 at 09:35 PMTrump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
August 19, 2026 at 03:56 AMHormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says - Reuters
Hormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says Reuters
August 18, 2026 at 10:44 AMUS-Canada trade talks 'intense' as new tariff deadline looms
Mark Carney will need to sell Canadians on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a deal to avoid Trump’s latest tariffs.
August 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM