# A bridge to Canada may be blocked by the Trump administration

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Podcast: [All Things Considered](https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-things-considered-1709162)
Published: 2026-06-28T20:17:22+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kuow.org/stories/a-bridge-to-canada-may-be-blocked-by-the-trump-administration
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## Resource

The Gordie Howe bridge spans the most important border crossing between the U.S. and Canada. President Donald Trump has said he doesn't want it open yet.

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