Summary US President Donald Trump in February threatened to block its opening
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario that was set to open in the coming days has been delayed, a bridge authority said on Thursday.
A formal ribbon-cutting had been planned for Friday, according to invitations seen by Reuters.
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"Canada and the United States have agreed to delay the opening of the bridge, taking the necessary time to resolve any outstanding issues," the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said.
US President Donald Trump in February threatened to block its opening.
