Donald Trump demanded an ownership stake in the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is jointly owned by Michigan and Canada.
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Updated Jun 28
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What happened
Donald Trump demanded an ownership stake in the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is jointly owned by Michigan and Canada.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Trade war consequences are being felt in Michigan, leading to increased power bills, while Erick Erickson analyzes the broader US-Canada conflict.Sub-event
- Donald Trump threatens tariffs impacting trade negotiations while confirming joint ownership of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.Sub-event
Negotiations are ongoing to resolve issues related to the trade corridor before the crossing starts.1 source
The Gordie Howe International Bridge's ownership and function are being leveraged in trade disputes involving Michigan, Mark Carney, and Donald Trump.1 source
Trump, Wiles, and Whitmer discuss Gordie Howe International Bridge ownership and issues with Canada.1 source
Trump threatens to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, which is jointly owned and involves Michigan.1 source
Trump demanded ownership of the Gordie Howe International Bridge from Canada.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Mark Carney
24th prime minister of Canada since 2025
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Susie Wiles
Chief of Staff to President of the United States
- Trump threatened to block a bridge, while Mark Carney commented on the opening timeline, and Gretchen Whitmer met with the White House Chief of Staff.
- Patty Murray sent a letter to Susie Wiles demanding the White House stop airing a Trump administration ad on Fox News, as Senate committees oversaw federal spending challenges.
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Gretchen Whitmer
American politician and attorney (born 1971)
Related events
- The Gordie Howe International Bridge, jointly owned by the governments of Canada and Michigan, is facing scrutiny over its $6.4 billion construction cost and the demands made before its opening.
- In 2019, a bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit, named after a Red Wings great, was the subject of a trade dispute involving threats from Donald Trump.