Thanedar, House Democrats call on Trump to open Gordie Howe bridge

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 438

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Detroit Democratic U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar joined fellow Democratic Reps. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi and Lou Correa of California, both leaders on the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, in calling on the Trump administration to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

The bridge, which will connect Detroit to Ontario, Canada, was initially slated to open in June but was delayed by Trump after he said he wanted a “better deal.”

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