Matthew Moroun

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.

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.

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.

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.