US-Canada Bridge Fight Rages: Opening Delayed, Invites Voided

June 11, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC

The US and Canada delayed opening a new C$6.4 billion ($4.6 billion) bridge from Michigan to Ontario that Donald Trump had threatened to block, suggesting the president’s grievances over its cost and control haven’t been solved.

Invitations had been sent for a Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly.

That event won’t go ahead. Chuck Andary, the head of the agency that will operate the bridge, said the two countries are “taking the necessary time to resolve any outstanding issues” but gave no ...

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