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Canada, US Move to Resolve $4.7bn Gordie Howe Bridge Dispute

Canada and the United States are expected to settle their dispute over the $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters, Carney confirmed that he held talks with US President Donald Trump earlier in the day on several issues, including the controversial bridge project.

“The situation will be settled,” Carney said, without giving further details on the timeline or terms of the resolution.

Tensions rose after President Trump reportedly threatened to block the opening of the bridge, pointing to a series of trade-related concerns with Canada. These included Canada’s financing of the bridge, its refusal to stock certain US alcoholic beverages in Canadian stores, tariffs on dairy products, and ongoing trade discussions between Canada and China.

Trump also claimed the bridge would be fully owned by Canada — a statement Carney quickly refuted.

“I explained that Canada, of course, paid for the construction of the bridge, over $4 billion, and that the ownership is shared between the state of Michigan and the government of Canada,” Carney said.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is considered a key infrastructure project aimed at boosting trade and transportation between the two countries.