The Unfinished Bridge That Could Break North America’s Auto Supply Chain

A Critical Lifeline for North American Automotive ManufacturingThe North American automotive industry relies heavily on a highly integrated, just-in-time supply chain that spans the United States and Canada. Every day, more than $300 million worth of goods cross the aging, four-lane Ambassador Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor. A single disruption can instantly freeze production lines, as seen when Ford Motor Company noted that a brief border delay can trigger a seat shortage for the profitable F-150 pickup within a single hour.To alleviate this persistent bottleneck, the new six-lane Gordie Howe International Bridge was designed to link Ontario’s …