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Bridge Opens as Trade Tensions Rise | Annapolis News
The Gordie Howe Bridge, a landmark symbol of U.S.-Canada cooperation, opens Monday—but without a joint U.S. ceremony, reflecting a tense year of escalating trade tensions. Amid a 50% U.S. tariff on Canadian goods like hockey sticks, the bridge’s launch highlights a deepening rift, especially hurting auto sectors reliant on seamless border crossings. While Michigan leaders decry the tariffs’ economic toll, some state reps back the U.S. stance, blaming Canada for unfair trade practices. Analysts warn the friction could persist until U.S. leadership changes. Still, the bridge stands as proof of…
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