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Trump Threatens to Block Opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge

February 19, 2026

WXYZ Detroit

February 9, 2026

MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. joined WXYZ Detroit to discuss President Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the repercussions if it were blocked.

Stevens emphasized, “There’s no question that this is one of the most consequential infrastructure projects we’ve ever seen. It’s a bipartisan project. It’s important to trade, to the flow of our people, and our national security because there’s a significant upgrade with this new bridge.”

Listen to the full interview below.