Name: Canadians react to Trumps threat over Gordie Howe Bridge delay
Uploaded: 2026-02-11T04:14:26.235Z
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Description: Could the long-awaited opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge be delayed even further? While the international crossing is already behind schedule for allowing vehicles across the bridge, utilizing the massive structure is now hitting another potential roadblock: President Donald Trump.

Could the long-awaited opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge be delayed even further? While the international crossing is already behind schedule for allowing vehicles across the bridge, utilizing the massive structure is now hitting another potential roadblock: President Donald Trump.

Detroit

President Trump has threatened to delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, citing concerns that Canada is not treating the United States fairly regarding the bridge's funding. The bridge, which cost between $4 and $5 billion, was fully funded by Canada, with plans to recoup the investment through tolls.

Canadians interviewed in Windsor expressed support for opening the bridge, highlighting its potential economic benefits and disputing claims that Canada owes the U.S. money. Despite ongoing differences, a recent phone conversation between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Trump was described as positive, leaving hope that the bridge will open on schedule.

Canadians react to Trump's threat over Gordie Howe Bridge delay

The Gordie Howe International Bridge may be delayed. President Trump is threatening its opening, claiming Canada isn't treating the U.S. with fairness and respect when it comes to how this bridge is paid for. Let's get live to Fox News. Charlie Langdon has spent the day in Windsor seeing what Canadians think about the threats. And Charlie, I guess my question is, isn't Canada paying for this in the first place? Yes, Canada is paying for this beautiful, big, beautiful bridge right there. It's the Gordie Howe International Bridge. It's about $4 to $5 billion, depending on who you ask. But every penny was paid by Canada. How is Canada going to get the money back? Well, they'll get the money back through tolls. Some estimates are about $70 million a year in tolls just when this bridge is open. And we've been here. I mean, it looks like the bridge could be open now. President Trump doesn't want to for a variety of reasons. Now, Canadians, they want the bridge. So yes, that bridge goes over to Windsor, and we went over to Windsor to talk to some Canadians to see what they think, not only of the bridge not being open, but the president and the whole situation. Take a look. President Trump yesterday said that he is not going to- Yeah, I see that too. You know that, right? Yeah. I mean, we would like it to open. It'd be pretty cool. I'm at the border program right now at the downtown campus. So it'd be pretty cool to open it up. He says Canada owes the United States money. Canada paid for the whole thing. It would really help in terms of traffic and flow of an economic point, I think. I'm not too sure, but I'm pretty sure that financially-wise, I'm pretty sure our country paid for the entirety, almost, of building the bridge. I think there could be a better candidate. Many Canadians during the wintertime, snowboard, they fly to Florida, Arizona, and they spend lots of money. He says, you guys don't sell our bourbon, our booze over here. There's a trade imbalance. Oh, wow. What can I say on here? You're allowed to say whatever you want. Yeah, you can say whatever you want, but we had to cut it for time, unfortunately. Anyway, good news. The Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and the President, President Trump, did have a phone conversation meeting, we understand. The Prime Minister said it went well, and there is still hope that this Gordie Howe Bridge will open on time, despite some differences. I am live here on the Detroit side, looking at the Gordie Howe International Bridge. When it will open, I don't know. I'll send it back to you. Detroit at the center of this story. Detroit at the center of international politics here tonight. Charlie Langton for that story for us tonight. Thank you for that.

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