Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge until U.S. is 'fully compensated' by Canada

President Trump threatened to block the scheduled opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a new border crossing between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. In a social media post, he demanded the U.S. be 'fully compensated for everything we have given' Canada and that Canada treat the U.S. with 'Fairness and Respect.' He also called for immediate negotiations to seek U.S. ownership of 'at least one half of this asset.' The bridge, which cost between $4.6-6.4 billion, was entirely funded by the Canadian federal government. Trump's threat represents an extraordinary demand for compensation and partial ownership of infrastructure built and paid for entirely by a foreign ally on their own territory. The bridge was scheduled to open in fall 2025 but faced delays.

"I will not allow the Bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and Canada treats the U.S. with Fairness and Respect" — Posted on Truth Social demanding compensation and partial ownership of Canadian-funded infrastructure