Detroit-Windsor bridge opens as US-Canada tariff fight deepens
Why it matters: The $6.4 billion crossing carries a key share of North American trade, but Canada barred US officials from its ceremony.
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#Gordie Howe International Bridge
Carney weighs response as US moves toward 50% Canada tariffs
What's next: The tariffs are due to take effect Aug. 19 as Ottawa keeps trade talks alive and holds back an immediate retaliation.
Bloomberg, Antara News +1
Canada opens Gordie Howe bridge without US amid tariff clash
What's new: Traffic is due to start Monday, but a dispute over toll revenue and Trump's 50% tariff threat overshadowed the launch.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +2
Canada scraps US bridge ceremony after Trump’s 50% tariff threat
What's next: The C$4.7 billion Gordie Howe bridge is still set to open July 27, with Canada holding its own event on July 24.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +2
US, Canada set Gordie Howe Bridge opening for July 27 after toll deal
Why it matters: The pact ends a cross-border standoff after a June launch was delayed by a US push for a bigger share of revenue.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +2
US, Canada delay opening of $4.7 billion Detroit-Windsor bridge
Why it matters: The span would ease the busiest US-Canada truck crossing, handling freight valued at $126 billion in 2023.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Detroit-Windsor bridge set to open in June after Trump threat
Why it matters: The $4.7 billion crossing is expected to ease truck bottlenecks at the busiest US-Canada freight gateway.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1