Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe Bridge opening over compensation demands

President Donald Trump threatened to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor unless the U.S. is fully compensated and Canada treats the United States with 'Fairness and Respect' as negotiations begin. The bridge, funded by a Canadian Crown corporation and slated to open in early 2026, faces a political storm amid wider US-Canada tensions over trade, dairy tariffs, and Canada’s deal with China.