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June 9, 2026
Gordie Howe Bridge Set to Open This Week Amid Political Tensions
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open at the end of the week, emphasizing its role in cross-border cooperation.
- Construction has been ongoing since 2018, with Canada fully funding the project, which aims to ease congestion on existing routes.
- Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder reiterated that Canada and Michigan share ownership of the bridge, countering Trump's earlier claims.
3 Sources
- Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will openJun 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM · Independent
- Mark Carney announces opening date for Detroit bridge despite early threat from TrumpJun 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM · Independent
- Carney says bridge threatened by Trump will openJun 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM · The Hill