Trump’s Bridge Battle Exposes Flawed U.S. Approach to Sovereignty and Trade with Canada

The Gordie Howe International Bridge—an essential artery designed to bolster commerce between the United States and Canada—is now caught in a political tug-of-war that highlights Washington's flawed handling of sovereignty and trade policy. Despite Canadian funding and joint ownership with Michigan, President Trump has asserted his right to amend the presidential permit required for the bridge's operation. The White House has voiced clear concerns: that Canada’s control over portions of the bridge and land, as well as insufficient American-made materials usage, are unacceptable. This dispute isn’t mere bureaucratic quibbling; it symbolizes a critical battle for national sovereignty at a time...