Gordie Howe Bridge Opens
Canada opened the Gordie Howe Bridge without U.S. officials as trade tensions deepened.
July 24, 2026 · Updated Jul 24, 6:49pm ET
Al JazeeraCanada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Straight Arrow NewsA bridge between the US and Canada is opening, but the US isn’t invited to the ribbon-cutting
Epoch TimesCanada Opens Gordie Howe Bridge at Ceremony Without US Officials
CBS NewsCanada's Doug Ford on Trump trade war: "When someone comes up and punches you in the face ... you have to stand up"
Washington TimesCanada celebrates new bridge to U.S. during tariff troubles with Trump
New York PostTrump’s relaunched trade war with Canada scuttles major international bridge opening — named for sports icon
RedStateCanada Snubs U.S. at Bridge Opening, Trump Reminds Them Who Gets 50 Percent of the Revenue
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What happened
Canada marked the opening of the $6.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge
Gordie Howe International Bridgecrossing of the Detroit River linking Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit without U.S. officials, after cancelling a planned cross-border ribbon-cutting ceremony. The six-lane bridge is scheduled to open to vehicle traffic on July 27, with cyclist and pedestrian access beginning Aug. 5. The ceremony was scaled back amid a dispute over bridge revenue sharing and President Trump’s announcement of 50% tariffs starting next month on several Canadian goods, including hockey sticks and alcohol.
