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Bridge Opens as Trade Tensions Rise | Durham News
A brand new bridge linking Canada and the U.S. over the Detroit River — the Gordie Howe International Bridge — opens Monday, promising smoother trade and travel, but with a sour twist: Canada’s skipping the joint celebration with U.S. officials due to recent 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. This $6.4 billion project, entirely funded by Canada, is a symbol of cooperation named after hockey legend Gordie Howe, and despite pandemic delays, it’s set to transform border traffic — with free crossings for pedestrians and cyclists. The U.S. will share in toll revenue for 15 years, with Michigan getting…
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