Gordie Howe International Bridge to Open June 15 Despite Trump Toll Threat

The US$4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario is set to open to traffic on June 15, with a ribbon-cutting expected this week. The bridge authority confirmed the timeline on Monday, despite a February threat by US President Donald Trump to demand a share of Canada's future toll revenue. Invitations for the ribbon-cutting were sent after a conversation between Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles. Testing of all systems, including customs plazas and highway ramps, is wrapping up. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testified that Customs & Border Protection staff are ready to enable trade and travel across the 1.5-mile span, though negotiations between Canada and the US remain unresolved.