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New Bridge Opens Amid Trade Tensions | Tulsa News
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A brand-new $6.4 billion bridge connecting Canada and the U.S. over the Detroit River is finally opening this Monday — but politics are already casting a shadow. Named after hockey legend Gordie Howe, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is a game-changer for trade, jobs, and tourism, designed to outpace the aging Ambassador Bridge. Canada paid for it all, and while U.S. officials were snubbed at Canada’s ribbon-cutting (right after Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods), the bridge’s six lanes and 1.5-mile span will handle 70% of Canada’s U.S. exports. Pedestrians and cyclists will soon cross for free with ID. It’s a symbol of connection — even as the world watches the political tension simmer beneath.
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