The Gordie Howe International Bridge, linking Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, opens on July 27 after a long delay tied to disputes between the two countries and U.S. pressure. Canada’s Ministry of Infrastructure says Canada and Michigan have agreed to the July 27 opening date, with support from the U.S. government. The bridge was previously scheduled to open on June 27, but the launch was pushed back following actions attributed to President Donald Trump’s administration and the introduction of new tariffs affecting Canada. Multiple outlets describe the opening as occurring amid heightened U.S.-Canada tensions, with Trump taking credit for what he calls a better deal and critics arguing the delay benefited specific interests. Several reports also note that the opening proceeds without the same level of U.S. involvement as originally planned, with Canada dropping or limiting U.S. officials from any ceremony. The bridge project is widely reported as a multibillion-dollar build connecting the two countries’ crossing over the Detroit River and is expected to improve logistics for automakers and other industries.