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The Gordie Howe International Bridge has opened to traffic amid a tariff dispute between the U.S. and Canada. Canada funded the project and will share toll revenue with the U.S. government for 15 years; Michigan will also receive a share. Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on many Canadian goods, straining cross-border ties as the ceremony is affected.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge opens to traffic amid US-Canada tensions after Donald Trump imposes a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. Canada has canceled a joint opening ceremony, citing the tariff action, while Canada plans its own ceremony. The controversy centers on a revised deal for bridge ownership and profit sharing, with officials signaling a tense start to the project’s operational phase.