Gordie Howe Bridge Opens as U.S. Tariffs Prompt Ceremony Cancellation
President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian imports as the Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor opened to traffic. According to AP News, the joint U. S. –Canada ribbon-cutting ceremony was cancelled after the tariff announcement.
BBC reported that Canada proceeded with a solo ceremony and struck a new revenue-sharing agreement with Michigan. Newser noted that U. S. officials were absent from the opening while negotiations over future toll revenue continued.