Gordie Howe International Bridge opens July 27 as Trump challenges original bridge deal

Canadian officials celebrated the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Friday, confirming the long-awaited Detroit-Windsor crossing will open to vehicle traffic at noon Monday, marking a major milestone for one of North America's largest infrastructure projects. The ribbon-cutting ceremony in Windsor comes after years of planning and construction on the bridge, which will provide a new international crossing between Detroit and Windsor. Officials said pedestrians and cyclists will be able to use the bridge beginning Aug. 5. A ceremonial truck crossed the bridge during Friday's event as Canadian leaders celebrated the opening of the span, which is expected to improve trade and travel between the United States and Canada. The celebration, however, unfolded amid political tensions between the neighboring countries. No U.S. officials attended the ceremony as the two nations continue to navigate trade disputes and tariff-related disagreements. Adding to the controversy, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the original agreement governing the bridge "no longer stands." Trump said his administration renegotiated the terms of the agreement and claimed the United States will receive 50% of the bridge's profits