Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens

Published On 24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Canada marked the opening of a bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan in a quiet celebration without United States officials after a dispute over toll-sharing and new threats of 50 percent tariffs from US President Donald Trump further strained tense relations between the two countries.Canada cancelled a planned cross-border ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the milestone opening on Friday was feted only among Canadians before the bridge opens to traffic on Monday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4As oil soars, experts watch Red Sea tankers for clarity on Houthi blockadelist 2 of 4Is the US-Saudi nuclear deal on, or in limbo?list 3 of 4What to know about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, take twolist 4 of 4ICC prosecutor Khan removed over ‘politicised’ sex abuse claims: Sourcesend of listAmid tables of fruit cups, pastries and children playing hockey — a tribute to the legendary Canadian Detroit Red Wings hockey player after whom the bridge is named — Canadian officials gathered to observe the bridge’s opening with invited guests, including members of Howe’s family. Attendees ...