Peters Statement on Trump’s Threat to Prevent Gordie Howe International Bridge Opening

WASHINGTON, DC –U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement regarding President Trump threatening to prevent the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit from opening:
“This statement from the President is completely backwards. Michigan’s economy is highly integrated with Canada and the Detroit-Windsor corridor is one of the busiest border crossings for trade in our entire country. We’ve wanted this bridge for years because it will be a boon for our economy. This is another case of the President undermining Michigan businesses and workers.”
Peters has long supported the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. Peterssecured $15 millionfor inspection and screening systems for the Gordie Howe International Bridge – the first federal funding to go to the project. Peters also secured $1 million ingovernment funding legislationto help the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continue to prepare for the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Peters secured a commitment from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during her confirmation hearing last year to ensure that securing Michigan’s Northern Border remains a key priority – including a commitment to staff the customs plaza at the new Gordie Howe International Bridge.
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