Ambassador Bridge
Coverage of Ambassador Bridge in the Nexus archive.
- Canada reportedly scraps joint bridge celebration with US after Trump renews tariff threat
Canada canceled a joint celebration with the United States for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge due to President Donald Trump's renewed threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. The bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will still open next week but the event will exclude U.S. officials. Trump cited trade discrimination in dairy, auto, and alcohol industries as justification for the tariffs.
- Democrats allege Trump administration stalled US-Canada bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor
The Trump administration allegedly delayed the opening of a $4.7bn publicly owned bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, to protect the interests of Matthew Moroun, owner of the Ambassador Bridge and a Trump donor. The bridge's ribbon-cutting was initially scheduled for early June but was canceled, with a new opening date set for 27 July after a deal was reached between US and Canadian officials.
- Democrats allege Trump administration stalled US-Canada bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor
The Trump administration delayed the opening of a $4.7bn publicly owned bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, which Democrats allege was done to protect the interests of Matthew Moroun, a Trump donor and owner of the nearby Ambassador Bridge. The bridge was initially scheduled to open in June but will now open on 27 July after a deal between the U.S. and Canada was reached.
- Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open in this month-- Here’s why it took so long
The Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open on July 27 after delays caused by disputes between Canada and the U.S. Canada funded the $4.6 billion project upfront and will share 50% of toll revenue profits with the U.S., which also holds veto power over toll hikes exceeding 10%. The Moroun family, owners of the Ambassador Bridge, opposed the project and donated $1 million to a Trump super PAC following the delay.
- Gordie Howe Bridge funding debate: US Ambassador says Canada’s costs will be repaid
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra claims Canada's upfront costs for the Gordie Howe International Bridge will be repaid through toll revenue. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel anticipates a short-term traffic decline, while the Ambassador Bridge's owner, the Moroun family, opposed the project. The bridge's opening remains delayed.
- Thanedar, House Democrats call on Trump to open Gordie Howe bridge
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar and fellow Democrats Bennie Thompson and Lou Correa urged President Donald Trump to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit to Ontario, Canada. The bridge's opening was delayed by Trump, with critics citing the Moroun family's influence due to their ownership of the Ambassador Bridge. Thanedar emphasized the bridge's economic importance for commerce and auto industry jobs.
- Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor
A Michigan Senate candidate accuses President Donald Trump of delaying the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge to benefit a billionaire donor. The bridge's delayed opening, initially scheduled for June 12, is attributed to unresolved issues between the U.S. and Canada, with claims that Trump is blocking it due to a $1 million donation from the Moroun family, owners of the Ambassador Bridge.
- Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor
Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow accuses President Donald Trump of delaying the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge to benefit billionaire donor Matthew Moroun's family, who own the Ambassador Bridge. The bridge's June 12 opening was postponed due to unresolved U.S.-Canada issues, and Trump previously demanded Canada hand over half ownership of the bridge to the U.S. government.
- Michigan House speaker says delayed Gordie Howe Bridge opening shows promise for a new deal
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Ontario, Canada, will be delayed and won't open as planned next week. Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall stated the delay could help U.S. negotiators secure a better deal over ownership, financing, and tolls, rejecting the initial agreement that had Canada cover construction costs and tolls. President Donald Trump's push to secure U.S. toll revenue and trade tensions with Canada are complicating negotiations.
- Gordie Howe International Bridge poised to open between Canada, Michigan
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and Michigan is set to open soon, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to block the project. The bridge, jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, aims to ease congestion and boost cross-border commerce.
- Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will open
The new Canadian-built Gordie Howe International Bridge across the Detroit River, which was threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump to be blocked, is set to open soon. The bridge, jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, aims to ease cross-border congestion and boost commerce. Trump had demanded Canada transfer half ownership to the U.S. federal government, but the project remains on track for its opening.
- Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will open
The Gordie Howe International Bridge across the Detroit River, jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, will open despite U.S. President Donald Trump's earlier threats to block it. The bridge, funded by Canada to ease cross-border congestion, is set to open to traffic later this month after Trump demanded changes to its ownership structure.
- Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will open
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the new Gordie Howe International Bridge across the Detroit River, which U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to block, will open at the end of the week. The Canadian-funded bridge, a 50/50 ownership project with Michigan, is set to ease cross-border trade congestion between Canada and the United States.
- Michigan family behind the Ambassador Bridge expanding controversial concrete empire to Canada
A Michigan family behind the Ambassador Bridge is expanding their controversial concrete business to Canada. The expansion has drawn attention due to its contentious nature.
- Michigan family behind the Ambassador Bridge expanding controversial concrete empire to Canada
The Michigan family that owns the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Ontario and Michigan, is planning to expand its concrete business operations into Canada. The expansion involves their controversial concrete empire crossing the border.