Michigan, Canada Plan Opening of Bridge Trump Wanted Blocked (2)

Officials in the US and Canada are planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the coming days for a new C$6.4 billion ($4.6 billion) bridge linking Michigan to the province of Ontario, which President Donald Trump threatened to block earlier this year.

The event with representatives from both countries will mark the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River. The Detroit News reported earlier that the ceremony is set for Friday and that the bridge will open for traffic on June 15.

But a White House official, speaking on condition they not be identified discussing private matters, said ...