The Gordie Howe International Bridge is jointly owned by the governments of Canada and the State of Michigan. President Donald Trump threatened to halt the opening of the bridge, and in February 2026, he demanded that Canada turn over at least half the ownership to the U.S. federal government, according to abcnews.com. Canada and the United States agreed to delay the opening of the bridge to resolve outstanding issues. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony was expected to occur later in June 2026, with Detroit media outlets reporting June 15, 2026, as the expected opening date, according to scmp. Prime Minister Mark Carney initially said the bridge would be open by the end of the week, but later said there was 'no big drama' surrounding the project, according to gdelt. The bridge is a US$4.7 billion project, according to scmp, and was financed entirely by Canada, according to thehindu.