WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Gary Peters issued the following press release:
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. Peters secured $15 million (https://www.peters....