“The trucking industry recognizes the immense complexity involved in delivering a transformational, generation-defining infrastructure project such as the Gordie Howe International Bridge. We deeply appreciate the unwavering commitment of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) and the Government of Canada in delivering this world-class border crossing, which will strengthen Canada–U.S. trade and economic prosperity for decades to come.
Canada and the United States depend on cross-border trade for their economic prosperity, and every day the bridge’s opening is delayed comes at a cost. At a time when businesses and consumers continue to face the mounting pressures of inflation, reducing supply chain costs and improving efficiency has never been more important. The longer the Gordie Howe International Bridge remains unavailable, the longer businesses on both sides of the border must absorb unnecessary expenses associated with congestion, delays, and longer transit times.
Canada remains the number one export market for 36 U.S. states. This includes Texas, which exports more than $34 billion USD in goods to Canada annually, and Ohio, which relies on Canadian trade for over $21 billion USD in yearly exports. In the Windsor-Detroit corridor alone, more than $400 million CAD in goods crosses the border each day, making it one of the most highly integrated supply chains in the world.
As businesses and consumers continue to face mounting inflation and other pressures, our focus must remain on reducing supply chain costs and improving efficiency. Protecting North American competitiveness requires practical, common-sense, and pro-growth solutions that support trade, investment, and affordability for consumers on both sides of the border.
The trucking industry is ready. Carriers, drivers, and supply chain partners have prepared for the opening of this critical border crossing, and we stand ready to work alongside government and project partners to help get this vital gateway open as soon as possible.”