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Bridge Opens Amid Trade Tensions | Detroit News
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge’s grand opening is in jeopardy after President Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, sparking a trade showdown. Canada’s pulling back from joint celebrations, while the bridge’s July 27th opening date hangs in the balance. A $4.4 billion project funded entirely by Canada, it was meant to strengthen U.S.-Canada ties — but Trump’s demands for ownership and new tariffs have turned it into a political flashpoint. With both sides threatening retaliatory moves, the bridge may now become a symbol of strained relations rather than unity.
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