# US and Canada reach deal to open Detroit-Windsor bridge after dispute

The United States and Canada have reached an agreement to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, resolving a dispute that had delayed its launch. The bridge is expected to ease congestion at the busiest commercial border crossing between the two countries, boosting trade and travel. Its opening marks a significant infrastructure milestone for North American economic integration.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/us-canada-strike-deal-open-bridge-linking-detroit-windsor-after-dispute-delayed-launch) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:35:39 GMT