A joint US-Canada ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening was canceled after President Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions. Canada plans its own ceremony, while the bridge is still expected to open July 27.
The Trump administration delayed the opening of the $4.7bn Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, a move critics allege was a quid pro quo for a billionaire donor who owns a competing bridge. The bridge, paid for by Canada, is now set to open on July 27 after a deal was reached.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will open on July 27, following a delay caused by former President Donald Trump's trade dispute with Canada. The agreement, supported by the U.S. government, resolves outstanding issues over bridge ownership and revenue sharing.
The opening ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a key trade link between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, has been postponed just one day before its scheduled launch due to unresolved issues between Canada and the US.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Canada and the US over the Detroit River, has been postponed due to "outstanding issues" and demands from Donald Trump regarding Canadian ownership.
