Carney said he and Trump had a conversation on Tuesday morning about a range of topics, including the bridge. Trump threatened to bar the new bridge opening, in his latest salvo against Canada over trade issues, which drew significant alarm among elected officials in Michigan. Trump cited Canada's financing of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, its refusal to stock some U Salcoholic beverages on Canadian store shelves, Canada's tariffs on dairy products, and its trade talks with China. Trump incorrectly suggested the bridge would be owned by Canada, even though the bridge is jointly owned. That the ownership is shared between the state of Michigan and the government of Canada," Carney said.

Source: The Edge Markets February 11, 2026 02:13 UTC