US-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project

By SEUNG MIN KIM, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan, prolonging the latest dispute between the U.S. and its northern neighbor hours after its prime minister signaled there could be a detente.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which would connect Ontario and Michigan, would be a vital economic artery between the two countries and is scheduled to open in early 2026.