Slotkin Statement on Trump Halting the Gordie Howe Bridge Project

Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s decision to halt the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge project.
“The Gordie Howe Bridge is an incredibly important infrastructure project for Michigan. President Trump’s threat tonight to tank it is awful for our state’s economy.
“Canceling this project will have serious repercussions. Higher costs for Michigan businesses, less secure supply chains, and ultimately, fewer jobs.
“With this threat, the President is punishing Michiganders for a trade war he started. The only reason Canada is on the verge of a trade deal with China is because President Trump has kicked them in the teeth for a year.
“The President’s agenda for personal retribution should not come before what’s best for us. Canada is our friend — not our enemy. And I will do everything in my power to get this critical project back on track.”
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