Whitmer says she’s in communication as Trump threatens to block the opening of Gordie Howe bridge

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 590

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told reporters Tuesday that she is in communication with President Donald Trump’s staff and administration following the president’s threat Monday evening to block a long-awaited bridge from opening due to a trade dispute with Canada.

The Gordie Howe Bridge began construction in October of 2018 in an effort to ease congestion on existing links between the U.S. and Canada, with the Federal Highway Administration identifying the gateway between Detroit …

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