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The Gordie Howe International Bridge remains closed despite calls to open it, with Mallory McMorrow accusing Donald Trump of blocking its opening to benefit a major donor. The scenario is unfolding as Michigan’s primary races intensify and the bridge becomes a point of political leverage.
Canada has opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit after a Canada-only ribbon cutting. The opening has occurred while the US has imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and the two countries remain in talks over how toll revenue and other terms will be shared.
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.