Trump Closes Canadian Bridge | Winnipeg News

The Gordie Howe International Bridge—Canada’s $4.5 billion economic lifeline to Detroit—is still shut down, thanks to a surprise U.S. presidential order tied to political donations from the Ambassador Bridge’s owner. This unprecedented move by Trump undermines Canadian sovereignty and exposes a troubling silence from Ottawa, raising alarms about Canada’s global standing. While past leaders like Diefenbaker, Trudeau, and Chrétien stood firm against U.S. pressure, the current government’s muted response risks signaling weakness. To reclaim respect, Canada must flex its economic muscle and stop playing nice—because when it comes to national dignity, concessions won’t cut it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c2bf15cdf22828e