OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed at the request of the United States — but the issue is separate from negotiations on a critical continental trade pact.

The USS Theodore Roosevelt has been preparing for its 2026 deployment, which could kick off with the upcoming Rim of the Pacific exercise.

One of three host nations for this summer’s World Cup, the United States Men’s National Team will be playing in the tournament in front of home fans for the first time since 1994. With it, comes added pressure on the players and those in charge of picking them.