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Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved 'issues'

  • The ribbon-cutting for the Gordie Howe International Bridge was postponed after Canada and the U.S. agreed to take time to resolve unspecified issues that arose after President Trump demanded a U.S. ownership stake.
  • The 1.5-mile, $4.4 billion bridge, paid for by Canada, links Detroit and Windsor and was decades in the making to ease congestion at existing crossings.
  • Officials say it’s likely a minor hiccup — the project is still expected to open soon and should boost cross-border traffic and trade between the neighboring cities.
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