Chuck Andary

Canada celebrated the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River, a $6.4 billion infrastructure project connecting Ontario to Michigan. The bridge, set to open for traffic on Monday, will enhance trade and travel between the two countries but was marked by the absence of U.S. officials due to a 50% tariff dispute initiated by President Donald Trump.

Canada has completed the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $6.4 billion six-lane bridge across the Detroit River, which will enhance trade and travel between the U.S. and Canada. The bridge's opening coincides with 50% tariffs on Canadian goods by President Donald Trump, leading to the absence of U.S. representatives at the ceremony, highlighting strained trade relations.

The Canadian government announced the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, with Canada and Michigan agreeing to the date under U.S. support. The bridge will include cooperative measures for toll governance, transparency, and a 15-year economic development fund linked to bridge profits.

The Canadian government announced the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27, following a delay from its initially planned June ribbon-cutting. Canada and Michigan, with U.S. support, agreed to the opening after resolving outstanding issues, including cooperative measures on toll governance and a 15-year economic development fund tied to bridge profits.