Whatever happened to Canada standing up to the U.S.?

A commentary piece argues that the U.S. effectively ordered Canada to keep the new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor and Detroit from opening. It says U.S. President Donald Trump conveyed the decision, preventing the bridge—reportedly not permitted to open—while emphasizing the role attributed to Matthew Moroun, owner of the nearby Ambassador Bridge. The author claims Moroun is closely involved and references a reported US$1 million donation to MAGA Inc., linking that influence to the U.S. stance. The piece contends the bridge is critical economic infrastructure built by Canadian workers and companies and questions why Canada did not mount a forceful response. It compares the situation to earlier Canada–U.S. disputes involving NORAD in 1962 and the National Energy Program in 1980, citing reactions by John F. Kennedy, Pierre Trudeau, and other leaders.