Trade Friction Tests Detroit-Windsor Bridge on Third Delay

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $5.7 billion crossing meant to ease U.S.-Canada trade flow, now opens late July 2026—its third revision. The 1.5-mile span, financed by Canada and kept independent from both governments, has slipped from June to July. Prime Minister Carney suggested bilateral trade tension may extend timelines. The pattern raises a core question: does political strain isolate shared infrastructure, or is this standard construction slippage?