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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump issued a warning this week threatening to block the opening of the nearly completed Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit, Michigan, to Windsor, Ontario, citing concerns over border security and trade leverage. The multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project, funded almost entirely by the Canadian government, was scheduled to begin operations early in 2025 to streamline the movement of essential cargo and commercial goods across the busiest international crossing in North America. Trump's remarks suggest that the bridge could serve as a bargaining chip in his broader strategy to tighten immigration controls and renegotiate economic terms with Canada. The Gordie Howe International Bridge has been a long-term diplomatic and engineering priority, intended to alleviate the chronic congestion at the aging Ambassador Bridge. Construction on the six-lane cable-stayed span began in 2018 under an agreement that saw Canada assume the vast majority of the financial burden, with the expectation that the project would stimulate billions of dollars in annual trade. The bridge is seen as a vital link for the automotive industry and general logistics, providing a direct connection between Michigan’s I-75 and Ontario’s Highway 401. Industrial leaders and local officials have expressed concern over the potential for a political stalemate that could prevent the facility from opening on schedule. While the bridge is physically nearly finished, its operation remains subject to various federal regulations and oversight from both nations. If the incoming U.S. administration follows through on its threat to halt the project, it could disrupt supply chains and strain the diplomatic relationship between the United States and its northern neighbor. Analysts suggest this move aligns with Trump's habitual use of tariffs and infrastructure access as tools for international negotiation.