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Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Canada cancels bridge-opening ceremony with US after Trump tariff threat

The Gordie Howe International Bridge event was scrapped after the US president announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods.

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Canada has cancelled a joint bridge-opening celebration with the United States, a decision that follows US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods.

The celebration was planned for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit, US, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The ribbon-cutting ceremony had been scheduled for Friday.

Trump announced the 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, accusing Canada of unfairly discriminating against US automobiles, alcohol and dairy products.

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Sources

  1. investing.comCanada cancels joint bridge celebration with US, citing Trump trade threats (opens in a new window)
  2. The GuardianCanada cancels joint bridge-opening celebration with US amid trade tensions (opens in a new window)
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