Michigan House Republicans Back Trump’s Threat to Block Gordie Howe International Bridge, Putting Michigan’s Economy Further at Risk

February 11, 2026

BREAKING:  Press Release

LANSING, Mich. — After Donald Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Monday— a project he previously called a “vital economic link” between the U.S. and Canada — Michigan Republicans are backing his threat.

Today, Republican Speaker Matt Hall said he was “supportive of the president’s tweet,” praising Trump as “the ultimate deal maker,” even as the state just suffered the second-highest job losses in the country under Trump’s economic chaos.

In response, Michigan House Democratic Fund spokesperson Amber Gantt released the following statement:

“Once again, Michigan Republicans are falling in line behind Donald Trump — even if it means risking billions in trade and putting Michigan auto workers and manufacturing supply chains on the line. At a time when Michigan families are already feeling the impact of Trump’s economic chaos, Republicans are choosing political loyalty over Michigan’s economy. Voters will remember that in November.”