The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is reportedly being influenced by ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada. U.S. officials have cited 'longstanding unfair trade practices' as a factor in the delay.

<img alt="The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, is seen from the Canadian side" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/b7105c38-4d8f-465f-88ec-4357b81aca64,1771282104602/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C8064%2C4536%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, is seen from the Canadian side in a Feb. 10, 2026, aerial image." width="620" /><p>For months, Canadian officia...