Trump Threatens to Block Opening of Bridge to Canada

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  February 10, 2026 at 21:42  |  0:22  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Karoline Leavitt — White House Press Secretary

Summary

President Donald Trump is threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, unless the U.S. receives compensation and at least half ownership. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump raised the demand with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and frames it as putting America's interests first. The clip contains no market or investment analysis.

  • Trump is threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge.
  • The bridge connects Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario.
  • Trump wants U.S. compensation and at least half ownership of the bridge.
  • Trump also seeks shared authority over bridge traffic and economic benefits.
  • Leavitt says Trump made the position clear to Canadian Prime Minister Carney.
  • The segment is political commentary with no specific investment recommendation.
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