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Bridge Opens, U.S. Left Out | Detroit News
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge is finally set to open for traffic this Monday, July 27th, but today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony is a Canada-only event — a major twist after recent U.S. tariff announcements led to the Americans being uninvited. Originally slated for June 12th, the celebration was delayed due to unresolved trade tensions. Spanning the Detroit River and costing nearly $4.4 billion, this landmark connects Detroit and Windsor and honors hockey legend Gordie Howe, whose 25-season career with the Red Wings and four Stanley Cups made him “Mr. Hockey.” His passing in 2016 only added to the bridge’s symbolic weight — now, its opening is a quiet nod to cross-border unity amid political friction.
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